tartness
noun[U]
uk/ˈtɑːt.nəs/us/ˈtɑːrt.nəs/tartnessnoun[U](SOUR)
thequalityof beingsouroracidic:
(水果的)酸味You need that tartness tobalancethesugarandcream.你需要那种酸味来平衡糖和奶油。
- Thissimpledesserthighlightstheapricots'slighttartness andpalesalmoncolor.
- They had ajuicytartness that is not at alltypicalofwintertomatoes.
- They are anexcellentbakingappleand a goodeatingappleforpeoplewho like a littlebitof tartness.
- Thesweetnessof thepeasisperfectlyoffsetby the tartness of theapplesauce.
Flavours & tastes
- -flavoured
- acidic
- acidulous
- aftertaste
- ageusia
- astringency
- dishwater
- flavourful
- flavourless
- flavoursome
- fruitiness
- fullness
- plummy
- pungent
- saltiness
- salty
- savory
- savoury
- seasoned
- watery
tartnessnoun[U](BEHAVIOUR)
thequalityof beingquickorsharpin what you say, andslightlyunkind:
尖刻,刻薄"We'llseeabout that," she said withtypicaltartness.“咱们走着瞧,”她带着一贯的尖酸刻薄说。
See
tart
- Denchdelivershercuttinglanguagewith an air-clearing tartness that gets you on her character'sside.
- Myaunts, because they weresorryfor her,curbedtheirnaturaltartness andtriedtotalkabout whatinterestedher.
- "I'mgladI was of some use to you," she said,unabletokeepanedgeof tartness from hervoice.
- Sheattemptedtocoverthe tartness of herrebukewith asmile.
Unkind, cruel & unfeeling
- acerbic
- acerbity
- acidly
- anti-cruelty
- anti-humanitarian
- cruelty
- cutthroat
- fiendish
- fiendishness
- hard-hearted
- nastily
- nastiness
- nasty
- pitiless
- pitilessly
- unchristian
- uncompassionate
- unfeeling
- ungenerous
- ungenerously