caustic
英 [ˈkɔː.stɪk]
美 [ˈkɑː.stɪk]
- adj. [化学] 腐蚀性的；[化学] 苛性的；刻薄的；焦散的
- n. [助剂] 腐蚀剂；苛性钠；焦散曲线
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记忆方法
1. holocaust 'complete burning' => caustic.
中文词源
caustic 腐蚀性的
词源同cauterize,烧灼。
英语词源
- caustic
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caustic: see holocaust
- caustic (adj.)
- c. 1400, "burning, corrosive," from Latin causticus "burning, caustic," from Greek kaustikos "capable of burning; corrosive," from kaustos "combustible; burnt," verbal adjective from kaiein, the Greek word for "to burn" (transitive and intransitive) in all periods, which is of uncertain origin with no certain cognates outside Greek. Figurative sense of "sarcastic" is attested from 1771. As a noun, early 15c., from the adjective.
权威例句
- 1. He was often caustic and mocking, or flew into rages.
- 他常常讽刺或挖苦人，有时又会大发雷霆。
- 2. His abrasive wit and caustic comments were an interviewer's nightmare.
- 他睿智刁钻，评论尖刻，对任何采访他的人而言都是梦魇。
- 3. He opened his mouth to make a caustic retort.
- 他张嘴开始进行刻薄的反击.
- 4. He enjoys making caustic remarks about other people.
- 他喜欢挖苦别人.
- 5. He delights in making caustic remarks.
- 他爱损人.
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