astringent
UK/ə'strɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nt/US/ә'strindʒәnt/
GREC2
释义
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
词根拆分
词根派生ad-（朝向，缩为 a-）+ string（拉紧）+ -ent（形容词）= 朝着收紧的方向。astringent 爽肤水字面就是收紧毛孔。同一个「收紧」意象给出比喻义：astringent remark 是尖刻、令人发紧的话，像酸涩的味道。
词根 strain 还连着 57 个词常用搭配
- 1.astringent taste收敛的味道
- 2.astringent toner收敛爽肤水
- 3.astringent wit尖刻的机智
例句
- 1.
She applied an astringent toner after cleansing.
洁面后她涂上了收敛爽肤水。
- 2.
The critic was known for his astringent wit.
这位评论家以尖刻的机智著称。