1 ADJ-GRADED (化学物质)腐蚀性强的,苛性的 Caustic chemical substances are very powerful and can dissolve other substances. (化学物质)腐蚀性强的,苛性的
2 ADJ-GRADED (语言)刻薄的,尖刻的 A caustic remark is extremely critical, cruel, or bitter. (语言)刻薄的,尖刻的 [formal]
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His abrasive wit and caustic comments were an interviewer's nightmare.
他睿智刁钻,评论尖刻,对任何采访他的人而言都是梦魇。
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He was often caustic and mocking, or flew into rages.
他常常讽刺或挖苦人,有时又会大发雷霆。
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She was caustically brilliant, yet totally loyal, unpretentious, human and tolerant.
她这个人才气逼人,可是绝对忠诚可靠,而且毫不做作,有人情味和宽容心。
Word Link | caust, caut ≈ burning : caustic, cauterize, holocaust |
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