pungency
US /ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/
UK /ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/
1.
辛辣, 刺激性, 刺鼻
the quality of being pungent (having a sharp, strong taste or smell)
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The pungency of the chili peppers made my eyes water.
辣椒的辛辣让我流泪。
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He appreciated the subtle pungency of the aged cheese.
他欣赏陈年奶酪的微妙辛辣。
2.
尖锐, 深刻, 辛辣
the quality of being sharp and to the point in expression or thought
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The pungency of her remarks left everyone speechless.
她言语的尖锐让所有人哑口无言。
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His essay was praised for its intellectual pungency.
他的文章因其思想的深刻性而受到赞扬。