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piquancy [ˈpiːkənsi]

n. 辛辣,辣味,痛快;

例句:

  • The tart flavour of the cranberries adds piquancy.
    越橘的酸味很可口。
  • A little mustard is served on the side to add further piquancy.
    边上备有一点芥末,可增加辣味。
  • The prohibition gave a certain piquancy to our clandestine rendezvous.
    来自E. Simpson
  • You can slather it before cooking with cheap mayonnaise for a rich juiciness, or with pomegranate molasses for a tart piquancy.
    来自THETIMES
  • Piquancy was added to the situation because Dr Porter was then on the point of marrying Hugh Miller.
    当时的情形因正赶上波特博士要和休·米勒结婚,便又多了几分趣味。
  • The odd-couple piquancy of the relationship explains itself.
    来自NEWYORKER