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单词 piquancy
释义
piquancy
noun[U]
formal
uk
/ˈpiː.kən.si/us
/ˈpiː.kən.si/

piquancynoun[U](INTEREST)

interestandexcitement,especiallybecause of beingmysterious:
What gives thedebateextrapiquancy is that thegovernorof thebankhas been onoppositesidesto hischiefeconomist.
Heendedtherelationship, whichlendsacertainpiquancy to her newstatusas hisboss.
More examples
  • Theproblemoffuelsmugglinghas been given anaddedpiquancy with therecentbarricadingof therefineries.
  • This newmovielacksacertainpiquancy.
  • For Isobel, thepresenceof hermotheractuallyaddedto thedeliciouspiquancy of thesituation.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm
  • alacrity
  • animation
  • ardour
  • avidity
  • boosterism
  • commotion
  • fever pitch
  • flirtation
  • frenzy
  • friskiness
  • frisson
  • frolic
  • hubbub
  • pep
  • perkiness
  • physicality
  • pizzazz
  • pzazz
  • whirl
  • zealousness
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piquancynoun[U](SPICE)

apleasantsharporspicytaste:
辣味，开胃的刺激味
Capersaddpiquancy tosauces.辣椒为酱汁增添了辛辣感。
Pineapple andpeargive thishealthysaladasweetaccent, while balsamicvinegaraddsadelightfulpiquancy.菠萝和梨给这道健康的沙拉带来了甜味，而香醋则增加了令人愉悦的辛辣味。
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piquant
More examples
  • Theporkisstuddedwith theoccasionalpeppercornfor apleasantpiquancy.
  • Pickledchilliesaddheatand piquancy.
  • The piquancy of anypepperisdueto capsaicin.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Flavours - spicy
  • capsaicin
  • fiery
  • ghost pepper
  • gingery
  • heat index
  • hot
  • mild
  • mildness
  • peppery
  • piquant
  • piquantly
  • spiciness
  • spicy
  • superhot
  • ultra-hot
(Definition ofpiquancyfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)
piquancy
noun[U]
formal
uk
/ˈpiː.kən.si/us
/ˈpiː.kən.si/

piquancynoun[U](SPICE)

apleasantsharporspicytaste
辣味，开胃的刺激味
Capersaddpiquancy tosauces.辣椒为酱汁增添了辛辣感。
Pineapple andpeargive thishealthysaladasweetaccent, while balsamicvinegaraddsadelightfulpiquancy.菠萝和梨给这道健康的沙拉带来了甜味，而香醋则增加了令人愉悦的辛辣味。
See
piquant
More examples
  • Theporkisstuddedwith theoccasionalpeppercornfor apleasantpiquancy.
  • Pickledchilliesaddheatand piquancy.
  • The piquancy of anypepperisdueto capsaicin.

Examplesofpiquancy

piquancy
Thepiquancyof the irony in this proposal will not be lost on those familiar with the history.
From theCambridge English Corpus
This is music of prolonged reflection, wistful longing and delicatepiquancy.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The currency crisis, which is the background to the debate, adds a certainpiquancyand a certain drama and excitement to the debate.
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Now we have thepiquancyof the situation.
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They cannot continue in that spirit and in that light, and that must add a certainpiquancyto our discussions later this week.
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Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
At the same time, to be able to hear from a senior member of the teaching side addspiquancyto the situation.
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Thepiquancyof the debate is made all the sharper by the fact that we have just had a tied vote.
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Their arguments providepiquancyand urgency and will be taken fully into account when we consider these matters.
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That fact will add a littlepiquancyto the speech of my noble friend, especially if he disagrees on any point with his father-in-law.
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That wide-ranging point givespiquancyto this debate.
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I must admit that there is a certainpiquancyin that; but the fact is that the impact of local authority spending on national economics is of crucial importance.
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The relativepiquancyof the sweet's aniseed flavour varies considerably among confectioners.
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Many are regarded for theirpiquancyand spice-like qualities for use in cooking and preserves.
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It is used as a spice to add pungency orpiquancyand flavor to dishes.
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He describes his music, painting and writing as his means of expressing thepiquancyof the adventures he has lived through and the complicated state of his inner world.
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