/ˈkɔːstɪk/ adj.1.【化】(corrosive)腐蚀性的
caustic cleaning agents腐蚀性清洁剂
Remember that this is caustic; use gloves or a spoon.记住这东西有腐蚀性;使用时戴上手套或者用匙子舀。
2.+ wit, remark尖刻的;+ person刻薄的
His abrasive wit and caustic comments were an interviewer's nightmare.他机智刁钻, 评论尖刻, 对任何采访他的人而言都是梦魇。
He was often caustic and mocking, or flew into rages.他经常很刻薄, 还喜欢嘲笑人, 要么就大发脾气。
3.【物】+ light焦散的