piquant
英 ['piːk(ə)nt; -kɒnt] 美 ['pikənt]
| 近义词 | appetizing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
- adj. 辛辣的；活泼的；痛快的；顽皮的；刺激的
中文词源
piquant 辛辣的，开味的
来自pique,刺，刺激。引申词义辛辣的，开味的。
英文词源
- piquant (adj.)
- 1520s, from Middle French piquant "pricking, stimulating, irritating," present participle of piquer "to prick, sting, nettle" (see pike (n.2)).
双语例句
- 1. There may well have been a piquant novelty about her books when they came out.
- 她的书问世时可能确有引人入胜的新颖之处。
来自辞典例句
- 2. Often a drop of irony into an indifferent situation renders the whole piquant.
- 在本来平淡无味的情境里,加上一点戏谑的成分,就往往能使情境全部都变得有味.
来自辞典例句
- 3. Bland vegetables are often served with a piquant sauce.
- 清淡的蔬菜常以辛辣的沙司调味.
来自互联网
- 4. Strong strong little boy is the piquant king with my famous class.
- 强强小朋友是我班有名的调皮大王.
来自互联网
- 5. The piquant sauce added to our enjoyment of the meal.
- 菜中加些辣酱使我们吃得更加开胃.
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