caustic

caustic
[ˈkɔːstɪk, ˈkɒst-]
adjective

able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
腐蚀性的，苛性的
a caustic cleaner.
一种苛性去污剂。
■(figurative)sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
(喻)尖刻的，讽刺的，挖苦的
the players were making caustic comments about the refereeing.
球员们对裁决予以讥讽。
■(figurative)(of an expression or sound) expressive of such sarcasm
(喻)（表情，声音）具讽刺挖苦意味的
a caustic smile .
讥讽的微笑。
(Physics)formed by the intersection of reflected or refracted parallel rays from a curved surface
(物理)焦散的

noun

派生
caustically
adverb
causticity
noun
语源

late Middle English: via Latin from Greek kaustikos, from kaustos 'combustible', from kaiein 'to burn'

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