英语词汇“astringent”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

as•trin•gent adj.

Medicinecausing the skin to contract or tighten;
styptic:astringent lotion.
harshly biting;
severe:astringent criticism.

n. [countable]

Medicinean astringent substance:Apply an astringent to the cut.

as•trin•gen•cy, n. [uncountable]
as•trin•gent•ly, adv.

as•trin•gent adj.

Medicinecontracting;
constrictive;
styptic.
harshly biting;
caustic:his astringent criticism.
stern or severe;
austere.
sharply incisive;
pungent:astringent wit.

Medicinea substance that contracts the tissues or canals of the body, thereby diminishing discharges, as of mucus or blood.
a cosmetic that cleans the skin and constricts the pores.

Latin astringent- (stem of astringēns) present participle of astringere to astringe; see -ent
1535–45

as•trin′gen•cy, n.
as•trin′gent•ly, adv.

2, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sharp, harsh, rigorous. See acid.

astringent /əˈstrɪndʒənt/ adj

severe; harsh
sharp or invigorating
causing contraction of body tissues, checking blood flow, or restricting secretions of fluids; styptic

an astringent drug or lotion

Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin astringēns drawing together; see astrict

asˈtringency, asˈtringence n asˈtringently adv

单词	astringent
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 as•trin•gent /əˈstrɪndʒənt/USA pronunciation adj. Medicinecausing the skin to contract or tighten; styptic:astringent lotion. harshly biting; severe:astringent criticism. n. [countable] Medicinean astringent substance:Apply an astringent to the cut. as•trin•gen•cy, n. [uncountable] as•trin•gent•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 as•trin•gent (ə strin′jənt),USA pronunciation adj. Medicinecontracting; constrictive; styptic. harshly biting; caustic:his astringent criticism. stern or severe; austere. sharply incisive; pungent:astringent wit. n. Medicinea substance that contracts the tissues or canals of the body, thereby diminishing discharges, as of mucus or blood. a cosmetic that cleans the skin and constricts the pores. Latin astringent- (stem of astringēns) present participle of astringere to astringe; see -ent 1535–45 as•trin′gen•cy, n. as•trin′gent•ly, adv. 2, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sharp, harsh, rigorous. See acid. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: astringent /əˈstrɪndʒənt/ adj severe; harsh sharp or invigorating causing contraction of body tissues, checking blood flow, or restricting secretions of fluids; styptic n an astringent drug or lotion Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin astringēns drawing together; see astrict asˈtringency, asˈtringence n asˈtringently adv
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