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tang

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词源

源自古诺尔斯语 'tangi'(尖端、海角)和中古英语 'tang'(尖锐的味道或气味)。

noun

❶ 指强烈的味道或气味,通常带有刺激性或鲜明的特征,如柑橘的酸味或金属的腥味。

“The orange has a refreshing tang.”

(这个橙子有一种清爽的酸味。)

“There's a tang of salt in the air near the ocean.”

(海边空气中带着一丝咸味。)

❶ 指刀剑等尖锐物品的尖端部分,通常用于固定或连接。

“The knife's tang extends into the handle.”

(刀的柄舌延伸到刀柄中。)

“A full tang makes the blade more durable.”

(全柄舌使刀刃更耐用。)

同义词:flavor, zest, pungency, shank, stem

verb

❶ 指某种味道或气味强烈地显现出来,通常带有突然或明显的特征。

“The lemon juice tangs sharply on my tongue.”

(柠檬汁在我舌头上留下强烈的酸味。)

“The smoke tangs in the cold air.”

(烟雾在冷空气中散发出刺鼻的气味。)

同义词:flavor, scent, tinge

常见短语

tang of — 用于描述某种强烈的味道或气味,通常带有鲜明的特征。

“There was a tang of citrus in the cocktail.”

(鸡尾酒中带着一丝柑橘的味道。)