astringency
noun[U]
uk/əˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/us/əˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/astringencynoun[U](TASTE/SMELL)
thequalityoftastingorsmellingdry,sour, andslightlybitter:
味涩，涩味Sevilleorangeshave an astringency thatworkswell as analternativetolemon.塞维利亚橙味道酸涩，完全可以作为柠檬的替代品。
Tea has anaturalastringency, which is whypeopleoftenaddmilkorsugar.茶具有天然的涩味，所以大家经常添加牛奶或糖。
- Ienjoytheyeastyastringency of asourdoughbread.
- Astringency iscommoninyoungwines.
- Thiscolognehas abrightastringency.
Flavours & tastes
- acidic
- acidulous
- aftertaste
- ageusia
- astringently
- dishwater
- flavourful
- flavourless
- flavoursome
- fruitiness
- full-bodied
- fullness
- plummy
- pungent
- salty
- savory
- savoury
- seasoned
- sharpness
- watery
astringencynoun[U](MEDICINE)
aqualitythatcausesskinor othertissuetobecometight:
收敛性，收敛作用Hefindsthe astringency of anaftershavelotionisrefreshing.他发现须后水的收敛性能提神。
The astringency of themouthwashishelpfulfor asoremouthorlaryngitis.漱口水的收敛作用有助于治疗口腔疼痛或喉炎。
- Theherbis used inmedicineforitsastringency.
- Its astringency makes iteffectiveinstoppingbleeding.
Tight and tightening
- chokehold
- close-fitting
- fast
- inelasticity
- retighten
- serried
- skinny
- strain
- super-tight
- tauten
- tautly
- tautness
- tensely
- tight
- tighten
- tightensomethingup
- tightly
- tightness
- up
- vice-like
astringencynoun[U](CLEVERNESS)
aclever,originalqualitythatexpressescriticismthat may beunkind:
He and hisbrothersharethe same quick-wittedness and astringency.
The astringency of hissatireis wellknown.
See
astringent
- Her writinglostitsastringency and shebeganto bedismissedas alightweight.
- Thefilmversionmaintainsthe satiric astringency of thenovel.
- Sheplaysthepartwithsavageastringency.
Critical & uncomplimentary
- acidulous
- astringently
- barbed
- be all very wellidiom
- censorious
- critically
- deprecating
- derogatory
- disapproving
- pejorative
- pointed
- pointedly
- self-damning
- shade
- snark
- snidely
- snideness
- tar
- throw shadeidiom
- ultra-critical