mordant
UK/'mɒ:dәnt/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Sharply critical or sarcastic in a cutting way
尖刻的；辛辣的；讽刺的
n.
A substance used to fix dye to fabric or to etch metal
媒染剂；腐蚀剂
v.
To treat with a mordant
用媒染剂处理
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmordroot
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antperforming, being in a state
=mordant
Common Collocations
- 1.mordant wit尖刻的幽默
- 2.mordant humor辛辣的笑话
- 3.mordant comment讽刺的评论
Example Sentences
- 1.
His [mordant] wit made his criticism sting more.
- 2.
The review included [mordant] observations about the performance.