音标:['pi:kәnt] ;
a. 辛辣的, 开胃的, 刺激的, 活泼的, 调皮的, 淘气的, 可爱的
s. having an agreeably pungent taste
s. engagingly stimulating or provocative
词型变化:名词复数形式 : piquants
考试类型:[GRE]
词性分布:
形容词100%

piquant的用法和样例:

例句

用作形容词(adj.)
  1. Bland vegetables are often served with a piquant sauce.清淡的蔬菜常以辛辣的沙司调味。
  2. He heard of a piquant bit of news.他听到了一则令人兴奋的消息。

经典引文

  • A piquant guacamole,..avocado pear seasoned with tomatoes, onions, coriander, and chilli peppers.

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【近义词】

balmy,['bɑ:mi] adj (气候)温和的=mild=pleasant;止痛的,安慰的=soothing 【例】a balmy breeze 一阵温和的微风 【记】源于:balm 【反】inclement(adj 恶劣的);piquant(adj 辛辣的)

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