piquant

US /ˈpiː.kənt/
UK /ˈpiː.kənt/
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1.

辛辣的, 開胃的, 刺激的

having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor

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The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish.
廚師給這道菜加了辛辣的醬汁。
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She enjoyed the piquant flavor of the aged cheese.
她喜歡陳年乳酪的辛辣味道。
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2.

刺激的, 有趣的, 引人入勝的

pleasantly stimulating or exciting to the mind

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The conversation was full of piquant observations.
談話中充滿了辛辣的見解。
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She found his wit and charm quite piquant.
她覺得他的機智和魅力相當迷人。
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stimulatingintriguingprovocativeengagingsparkling