| 单词 | acerbic |
| 释义 | acerbic (əsɜːʳbɪk ) adjective Acerbic humour is critical and direct. [formal] He was acclaimed for his acerbic wit and repartee. His lyrics are as acerbic and poignant as they ever have been. Collocations: acerbic wit Great personal kindness and an impish sense of humour softened his acerbic wit. Times, Sunday Times Expect plinky music and ever more sophisticated pixel work, pumped with lashings of acerbic wit. Times, Sunday Times His pithy, stinging quills drew blood with acerbic wit. Christianity Today He was also an inveterate correspondent, sending up to five letters a day to family and friends that gave free rein to his acerbic wit and sharp critical judgment. Times, Sunday Times I shall miss your wonderfully acerbic wit and your persistent drive to remind the world's restaurants of the importance of great food and service - not one or the other. Times, Sunday Times |
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