acrid
US /ˈæk.rɪd/
UK /ˈæk.rɪd/
形容词
1.
刺鼻的, 辛辣的
having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell
示例:
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The acrid smoke from the burning tires filled the air.
燃烧轮胎散发出的刺鼻烟雾弥漫在空气中。
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The fruit had an acrid aftertaste that lingered on the tongue.
这种水果有一种留在舌尖上的辛辣余味。
2.
刻薄的, 言辞激烈的
angry and bitter in tone or manner
示例:
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The meeting ended with an acrid exchange of insults.
会议在刻薄的辱骂声中结束。
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She wrote an acrid letter to the editor complaining about the article.
她给编辑写了一封言辞激烈的信，投诉那篇文章。