
好词典

源自拉丁语 'acidus'(意为酸的),通过法语 'acidité' 进入英语。
❶ 指物质的酸性程度,通常用来描述液体或化学物质中酸的性质和强度。
“The acidity of the lemon juice made my mouth pucker.”
(柠檬汁的酸味让我的嘴巴皱了起来。)
“Scientists measure the acidity of soil to determine what plants will grow best.”
(科学家测量土壤的酸度以确定最适合种植的植物。)
❶ 比喻言辞或态度的尖刻、刻薄,带有讽刺或攻击性。
“There was a hint of acidity in her tone when she spoke about her rival.”
(当她谈论她的对手时,语气中带着一丝尖刻。)
“His review of the film was filled with acidity and sarcasm.”
(他对这部电影的评论充满了尖刻和讽刺。)
acid test — 指严格的考验或决定性测试,用来验证某事物的真实价值或有效性。
“The new product will face its acid test when it hits the market next month.”
(新产品下月上市时将面临严峻考验。)