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pungency

['pʌndʒənsi]
  • n. 辛辣;刺激性;尖刻

英英释意


1. wit having a sharp and caustic quality;
"he commented with typical pungency"
"the bite of satire"
2. a strong odor or taste property;
"the pungency of mustard"
"the sulfurous bite of garlic"
"the sharpness of strange spices"