scathing

UK //ˈskeɪðɪŋ//US //ˈskeɪðɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'scathen'（伤害），与古斯堪的纳维亚语 'skatha'（伤害）同源。

❶ 形容批评、评论等极其严厉、尖锐，带有强烈的讽刺或轻蔑意味，通常让人感到受伤或难堪。

“The critic wrote a scathing review of the new movie.”

（评论家对这部新电影写了一篇尖刻的评论。）

“She delivered a scathing speech about the government's failures.”

（她就政府的失败发表了一篇尖锐的演讲。）

同义词:harsh, cutting, biting, caustic, acerbic

scathing attack — 指言辞激烈的抨击或批评，通常带有强烈的敌意或轻蔑。

“The politician launched a scathing attack on his opponent during the debate.”

（这位政治家在辩论中对对手发起了猛烈的抨击。）

scathing remark — 指带有讽刺或轻蔑的尖锐评论，通常让人感到受伤或难堪。

“Her scathing remark about his appearance was completely unnecessary.”

（她对他外貌的刻薄评论完全没有必要。）