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单词 acerbic
释义
acerbica‧cer‧bic /əˈsɜːbɪk $ -ɜːr-/ adjective Word Origin
WORD ORIGINacerbic
Origin:
1800-1900 Latin acerbus, from acer ‘sharp’
Examples
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  • After it he'd become withdrawn and moody, his formerly friendly nature turning acerbic and harsh.
  • He is known for his acerbic wit and his mean streak.
  • The most entertaining moments of the debate took place during acerbic cross fires among the leading candidates.
  • Thomas's witty and sometimes acerbic voice became the other side of her inner dialogue.
  • Traditionally it was an area of peasant insurrectionists, schismatics, and sectarians whose acerbic style was reflected in Lenin's own.
criticizing someone or something in a clever but cruel way SYN  biting:  acerbic witacerbity noun [uncountable]
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