pungent
UK/'pʌndʒәnt/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue; biting or caustic in speech
气味刺鼻的；味道辛辣的；言辞尖刻的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpungroot
+
entperforming, being in a state
=pungent
Common Collocations
- 1.pungent smell刺鼻的气味
- 2.pungent odor浓烈的臭味
- 3.pungent taste辛辣的味道
- 4.pungent remarks尖刻的言辞
Example Sentences
- 1.
The pungent smell of garlic filled the entire kitchen.
- 2.
His pungent remarks about the new policy offended several colleagues.
- 3.
The cheese had a pungent aroma that took some getting used to.