caustic
US /ˈkɑː.stɪk/
UK /ˈkɑː.stɪk/

形容詞
1.
腐蝕性的, 苛性的
able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
範例:
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The chemical was so caustic that it dissolved the metal.
這種化學物質具有很強的腐蝕性,以至於溶解了金屬。
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Handle the caustic solution with extreme care.
處理腐蝕性溶液時要格外小心。
2.
刻薄的, 尖刻的
sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
範例:
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Her caustic remarks offended everyone in the room.
她刻薄的言論冒犯了房間裡的每一個人。
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He delivered a caustic critique of the new policy.
他對新政策提出了尖刻的批評。
名詞
1.
腐蝕劑
a caustic substance
範例:
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The lab technician carefully handled the caustic.
實驗室技術員小心翼翼地處理著腐蝕劑。
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Always wear protective gear when working with a caustic.
使用腐蝕劑時務必佩戴防護裝備。
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