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salty

🇬🇧 UK/'sɒ:lti/🇺🇸 US
B2

Definitions

adj.

Tasting of or containing salt; (informal) irritated, bitter, or sharp in manner.

咸的,含盐的;(非正式)愤愤不平的,刻薄的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
saltsalt
+
ycharacterized by
=salty

Common Collocations

  • 1.salty taste咸味
  • 2.salty language粗俗的言辞
  • 3.salty snack咸味零食
  • 4.feel salty愤愤不平

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The salty chips made everyone reach for their drinks.

  • 2.

    He was still salty about losing the game after all these years.

  • 3.

    The salty sea breeze is said to be good for respiratory health.

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