Piquant
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[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj. 辛辣的, 开胃的
- ［英］ adj. 辛辣的, 开胃的 ( agreeably stimulating to the palate; spicy; pungent)
- ［类］ redolent : smell / piquant : taste ( 芳香的气味 / 辛辣的味道)
- ［记］ piqu ( 刺激) +ant -> 刺激的, 辣味的
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Middle French, from present participle of piquer
- Date: 1630
- 1. agreeably stimulating to the palate; especially spicy
- 2. engagingly provocative; also having a lively arch charm
- Synonyms: see pungent
- ? ~ly adverb
- ? ~ness noun
