caustic

• adj. [化学] 腐蚀性的；[化学] 苛性的；刻薄的；焦散的
• n. [助剂] 腐蚀剂；苛性钠；焦散曲线

词源同cauterize,烧灼。

caustic

caustic: see holocaust

caustic (adj.)

c. 1400, "burning, corrosive," from Latin causticus "burning, caustic," from Greek kaustikos "capable of burning; corrosive," from kaustos "combustible; burnt," verbal adjective from kaiein, the Greek word for "to burn" (transitive and intransitive) in all periods, which is of uncertain origin with no certain cognates outside Greek. Figurative sense of "sarcastic" is attested from 1771. As a noun, early 15c., from the adjective.

1. He was often caustic and mocking, or flew into rages.

他常常讽刺或挖苦人，有时又会大发雷霆。

来自柯林斯例句

2. His abrasive wit and caustic comments were an interviewer's nightmare.

他睿智刁钻，评论尖刻，对任何采访他的人而言都是梦魇。

来自柯林斯例句

3. He opened his mouth to make a caustic retort.

他张嘴开始进行刻薄的反击.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. He enjoys making caustic remarks about other people.

他喜欢挖苦别人.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. He delights in making caustic remarks.

他爱损人.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》