acerbic是什么意思？

acerbic

英[əˈsɜ:bɪk] 美[əˈsɜrbɪk]

• adj. 酸的，尖刻的，酸性；

名词：acerbity;

例句

• The letter was written in her usual acerbic style. 这封信是用她惯常的尖刻语调写的。
• He was acclaimed for his acerbic wit and repartee. 他以一针见血的妙语巧辩而备受好评。
• His lyrics are as acerbic and poignant as they ever have been. 他的歌词一如既往的犀利辛辣。
• He was acclaimed for his acerbic wit and repartee... 他以一针见血的妙语巧辩而备受好评。

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• ADJ-GRADED
  （幽默）辛辣的，尖刻的
  Acerbic humour is critical and direct.
  例句
  He was acclaimed for his acerbic wit and repartee... 他以一针见血的妙语巧辩而备受好评。 His lyrics are as acerbic and poignant as they ever have been. 他的歌词一如既往的犀利辛辣。

英英词典释义

• Adjective
  1. sour or bitter in taste
  2. harsh or corrosive in tone;
  "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose""a barrage of acid comments""her acrid remarks make her many enemies""bitter words""blistering criticism""caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics""a sulfurous denunciation"