piquant
/ˈpiːkənt/adjective
1- having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavour辣味的; 开胃的。
1.1
- pleasantly stimulating or exciting to the mind刺激的; 振奋的; 激励的。
派生词
piquancy
nounpiquantly
adverb词源
early 16th cent. （in the sense 'severe, bitter'）： from French, literally 'stinging, pricking', present participle of piquer.