pungency
noun[U]
uk/ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/us/ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/thequalityof having asharpstrongsmellortaste:
（气味的）刺鼻；（味道的）强烈Thecheesesvaryin pungency.奶酪的浓烈程度各不相同。
literary
thequalityof beingspokenor written in a way that has astrongeffect:
（语言的）辛辣，尖刻Criticsadmiredthe pungency of hisstyle.评论家们钦佩他言辞犀利的风格。
- Thesauceisfortifiedwithhorseradishtoaddpungency.
- Use balsamicvinegarforsweetcaramelnotes, ormaltvinegarif you like more pungency.
- Theherbburnswith apenetratingpungency.
- Thetranslationmanagestoretainthe pungency of hiswit.
- Thisbiographyisenjoyablefor the pungency ofitsjudgements.
- The lastlineof thepoemhas aparticularpungency.
Flavours & tastes
- -flavoured
- acidic
- acidulous
- aftertaste
- ageusia
- astringency
- dishwater
- flavourful
- flavourless
- flavoursome
- fruitiness
- fullness
- plummy
- pungent
- salty
- savory
- savoury
- seasoned
- sharpness
- watery
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Smells & smelling
Not pleasant to eat or drink
Literature
Having a powerful effect