caustic
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Caustic chemical substances are very powerful and can dissolve other substances. 腐蚀性的
...caustic cleaning agents. ...腐蚀性的清洁剂。
Remember that this is caustic; use gloves or a spoon. 记住这是腐蚀性的;要戴手套或用勺子。
2. ADJ A caustic remark is extremely critical, cruel, or bitter. 刻薄的[正式]
His abrasive wit and caustic comments were an interviewer's nightmare. 他粗鲁的风趣和刻薄的评论是采访者的噩梦。
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caustic /ˈkɔːstɪk/
剑桥词典
caustic adjective (CHEMICAL)
A caustic chemical burns or destroys things, especially anything made of living cells .
苛性的,腐蚀性的
a caustic substance 腐蚀性物质
caustic adjective (WORDS)
A caustic remark or way of speaking is hurtful , critical , or intentionally unkind .
(话语或说话方式)刻薄的,尖刻的,挖苦的
caustic comments 尖刻的评论
She's famous in the office for her caustic wit . 她说话刻薄机智,在办公室是出了名的。 返回 caustic