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astringent

UK //əˈstrɪndʒənt//US //əˈstrɪndʒənt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'astringere',意为 'to bind fast'(紧紧绑定),由 'ad-'(向)和 'stringere'(绑紧)组成。

adjective

❶ 指物质具有收缩皮肤或身体组织的特性,常用于形容护肤品或药物使皮肤紧致的效果。

“This astringent lotion helps to tighten pores after cleansing.”

(这款收敛水在洁面后有助于收缩毛孔。)

“The astringent taste of unripe persimmons comes from tannins.”

(未成熟柿子的涩味来自单宁酸。)

❶ 形容语言或风格严厉、尖锐,常带有讽刺或不留情面的意味。

“The reviewer's astringent comments about the film sparked debates.”

(评论家对这部电影的尖锐评论引发了争论。)

“His astringent wit made him both feared and admired.”

(他犀利的机智让人既害怕又钦佩。)

同义词:harsh, sharp, caustic, severe, stern

noun

❶ 一种具有收缩皮肤或止血作用的物质,常见于护肤品或药物中。

“Witch hazel is a natural astringent used in skincare.”

(金缕梅是一种用于护肤的天然收敛剂。)

“Apply the astringent to clean skin before moisturizing.”

(在保湿前将收敛剂涂抹于清洁的皮肤上。)

同义词:toner, contractant, styptic

常见短语

astringent effect — 指物质产生的收缩或紧致效果,常用于描述护肤品或药物的作用。

“The astringent effect of the tea helps reduce skin oiliness.”

(茶的收敛效果有助于减少皮肤油脂。)

astringent taste — 形容食物或饮料带来的干涩、紧缩的口感,如未成熟水果的味道。

“The astringent taste of green bananas comes from tannins.”

(绿香蕉的涩味来自单宁酸。)