acerbic
US /əˈsɝː.bɪk/
UK /əˈsɜː.bɪk/
形容词
尖刻的, 酸涩的, 刻薄的
having a sour or bitter taste or character
示例:
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The critic's review was particularly acerbic, tearing apart every aspect of the film.
评论家的评论特别尖刻，把电影的各个方面都批得体无完肤。
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His acerbic wit made him a formidable debater.
他尖刻的机智使他成为一个强大的辩手。