astringent
adjective
uk/əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/us/əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/astringentadjective(MEDICINE)
An astringentsubstancecausestheskinor othertissuetotighten:
收敛的；止血的an astringentcream收敛膏
- Zincsulphateis used as an astringentlotionforulcers.
- Thecreamcombinesthe astringentactionsofsage,lemonandwitchhazelwith thesofteningbenefitsofcamomile.
- Theherbisknownforitsastringentproperties.
Medicines & drugs
- acetaminophen
- anti-AIDS
- anti-asthma
- anti-cholesterol
- anti-clotting
- anti-depression
- calendula
- clozapine
- cod liver oil
- coke
- colchicine
- cortisol
- diuretic
- echinacea
- glycogen
- tamoxifen
- tea tree
- tea tree oil
- tramadol
- vasopressor
astringentadjective(SEVERE)
Astringentremarksarecleverbutunkindorcriticizesomeone:
辛辣的；尖刻的astringentcriticism尖刻的批评
her astringentwit她那尖刻的诙谐
- Her writing isrefreshinglyastringent andprovocative.
- Thissmartlyastringentdramaexploresthetopicofpoliticalreform.
- Themovieisfullof astringentaphorisms.
Critical & uncomplimentary
- acidulous
- astringency
- astringently
- barbed
- be all very wellidiom
- censorious
- deprecating
- derogatory
- disapproving
- pejorative
- pointed
- self-criticism
- self-damning
- shade
- snark
- snidely
- snideness
- sniffy
- tar
- throw shadeidiom
astringentadjective(TASTE)
having adry,sour,slightlybittertasteorsmell:
The astringenttasteof theherbsfinishesthedishperfectly.
Not everyonelikesthese astringentberries.
- Tannins arewater-soluble, with abitterand astringenttaste.
- Thefruitisshockinglysourand astringent.
- Ilovetheclean, astringentsmellofpine.
Flavours & tastes
- -flavoured
- acidic
- acidulous
- aftertaste
- ageusia
- astringency
- dishwater
- flavourful
- flavourless
- flavoursome
- fruitiness
- fullness
- pungent
- saltiness
- salty
- savory
- savoury
- seasoned
- velvety
- watery
astringent
noun[C]
uk/əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/us/əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/adrugorcreamthatcausestheskinor othertissuetotighten:
收敛剂；止血药You can use an astringent to makeyourskinlessoily.你可以用收敛水来减弱皮肤的油性。
- The plant'srootsare used inmedicineas an astringent.
- I use theteaon myskinas an astringent.
- Aftershaving, use after-shave as an astringent.
- Peppermintoilis used inproductssuch asmouthwashes,toothpaste, astringents orlipbalms.
Medicines & drugs
- acetaminophen
- anti-AIDS
- anti-asthma
- anti-cholesterol
- anti-clotting
- anti-depression
- calendula
- clozapine
- cod liver oil
- coke
- colchicine
- cortisol
- diuretic
- echinacea
- glycogen
- tamoxifen
- tea tree
- tea tree oil
- tramadol
- vasopressor