pungent

英 [ˈpʌndʒənt]

美 [ˈpʌndʒənt]

adj. 味道(或气味)强烈的; 刺激性的; 说穿的; 一语道破的; 一针见血的

Collins.1 / BNC.14455 / COCA.13027

牛津词典

adj.

味道（或气味）强烈的；刺激性的
having a strong taste or smell
1. the pungent smell of burning rubber
  烧橡胶的刺鼻气味
说穿的；一语道破的；一针见血的
direct and having a strong effect
1. pungent criticism
  一针见血的批评

ADJ-GRADED 味道强烈的；气味刺激的
Something that ispungenthas a strong, sharp smell or taste which is often so strong that it is unpleasant.
1. The more herbs you use, the more pungent the sauce will be.
  用的香草越多，调味汁的味道就越浓烈。
2. ...the pungent smell of burning rubber.
  橡胶燃烧产生的刺鼻气味
ADJ-GRADED 一语道破的；一针见血的
If you describe what someone has said or written aspungent, you approve of it because it has a direct and powerful effect and often criticizes something very cleverly.
1. He enjoyed the play's shrewd and pungent social analysis.
  他喜欢剧中尖锐机敏、一针见血的社会分析。

adj

capable of wounding
1. a barbed compliment
2. a biting aphorism
3. pungent satire
Synonym:barbedbitingnippingmordacious
strong and sharp
1. the acrid smell of burning rubber
Synonym:acrid

Pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets.
有刺激性味道的叶子，可作为肉、禽肉、炖菜、汤和煎蛋卷的调味品。
He exhaled the pungent odor of garlic.
他散发出刺鼻的大蒜味。
A colorless toxic gas with a pungent almond odor; has been used in chemical warfare.
一种无色有毒的气体，有刺激的杏仁味，已经被用于化学战中。
Acrid: Describes a harsh or bitter taste or pungent smell that is due to excess sulfur.
辛辣的：形容一个粗糙或苦的味道又或者是由于过量的硫磺而产生的刺激性气味。
A colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals.
一种无色、刺激的液体，广泛用于制造塑料和药物。
Onions have a pungent smell.
洋葱有股冲鼻的气味。
He exhaled the pungent odor of garlic. very offensive in smell or taste.
他散发出刺鼻的大蒜味。气味或味道极为刺激的。
This is an acrid and pungent substance.
这是一种辛辣而带刺激性的物质。
With a pungent taste or smell.
气味或味道极为刺激的。有刺激性的味道或气味。
The more herbs you use, the more pungent the sauce will be.
用的香草越多，调味汁的味道就越浓烈。