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saucy

UK //ˈsɔːsi//US //ˈsɔːsi//

词源

源自中古英语'sauce'(酱汁),16世纪引申出'大胆泼辣'的比喻义,反映酱料带来的强烈味觉体验。

adjective

❶ 形容人言行轻佻无礼,带有俏皮或冒犯的意味,常用于形容年轻人或活泼的性格。

“The saucy child stuck out her tongue at the teacher.”

(那个淘气的孩子冲老师吐了吐舌头。)

“She gave him a saucy wink before walking away.”

(她调皮地冲他眨了下眼才离开。)

❶ 形容食物味道浓郁辛辣,或服饰款式大胆惹眼。

“This saucy pasta has a perfect blend of spices.”

(这份香辣的意大利面调料配比恰到好处。)

“She wore a saucy red dress to the cocktail party.”

(她穿了条火红的惹眼裙子参加鸡尾酒会。)

同义词:cheeky, impudent, bold, sassy, flirtatious

常见短语

saucy minx — 戏谑地形容举止轻佻的年轻女性,带有玩笑性质的称呼。

“My grandmother still calls me a saucy minx when I tease her.”

(我逗外婆玩时,她还是会叫我小淘气鬼。)