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acidity

UK //əˈsɪdəti//US //əˈsɪdəti//

词源

源自拉丁语 'acidus'(意为酸的),通过法语 'acidité' 进入英语。

noun

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。)

同义词:sourness, tartness, sharpness, bitterness, acerbity

常见短语

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。)