spicy

• 形容食物因香料或辣椒而有强烈、辛辣或刺激的味道。也指带有辣味的、加香料的。

Describes food that has a strong, pungent, or hot flavor due to spices.

1. Pungent flavorA2formalculinary

   Having a strong, sharp, and often pleasant taste due to spices.

   辣的

   • The curry was deliciously spicy but not overwhelming.
   • She loves spicy food, especially Thai dishes.
   • This sauce has a spicy kick from chili peppers.

   同义词hotpepperypiquantpungentsharptangyzesty

   反义词blandmildtastelessunsavory

2. A2informalculinary

   Producing a hot or burning sensation on the tongue or skin.

   辣的

   • The spicy salsa made his eyes water.
   • Be careful, that pepper is extremely spicy.
   • He ate a spicy wing and immediately reached for water.

   同义词fieryhotpepperypiquantpungent

   反义词blandboringflavorlessmildtasteless

3. Risqué or suggestiveB2informal

   Suggestive of sexual impropriety or indecency; slightly scandalous.

   荤

   • The comedian told a few spicy jokes during the show.
   • The movie had some spicy scenes that were not suitable for children.
   • She shared a spicy story about her weekend adventure.

   同义词bawdynaughtyoff-colorracysaucysteamysuggestive