astringent
UK/ə'strɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nt/US/ә'strindʒәnt/
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Definitions
adj.
Causing skin or tissue to contract
收敛性的，使组织收缩的
adj.
Sharp or severe in manner; harsh
尖刻的，严厉的
n.
A substance that makes tissue contract
收敛剂
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedad- (to, shortened to a-) + string (draw tight) + -ent (adj.) = drawing tight toward. An astringent toner literally tightens the skin's pores. The same 'tightening' image gives the figurative sense: an astringent remark is sharp and puckering, like a sour taste.
Root strain still carries 57 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.astringent taste收敛的味道
- 2.astringent toner收敛爽肤水
- 3.astringent wit尖刻的机智
Example Sentences
- 1.
She applied an astringent toner after cleansing.
- 2.
The critic was known for his astringent wit.