piquant
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Food that is piquant has a pleasantly spicy taste. 开胃的; 辛辣的[书面]
...a crisp mixed salad with an unusually piquant dressing. ...一份浇上特殊开胃酱的爽口混合色拉。
2. piquancyN-UNCOUNT
A little mustard is served on the side to add further piquancy. 旁边加上一点芥末来增添辛辣味。
3. ADJ Something that is piquant is interesting and exciting. 令人兴奋的[书面]
There may well have been a piquant novelty about her books when they came out. 她的书刚上市很可能轰动一时。
4. piquancyN-UNCOUNT
Sexual detail added piquancy to the story. 性的情节给故事添加了刺激的成分。
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piquant /ˈpiːkənt, -kɑːnt/
剑桥词典
piquant adjective (INTERESTING)
formalinteresting and exciting , especially because of being mysterious
（尤指因神秘而显得）有趣的，刺激的
More piquant details of their private life were revealed . 他们私生活中又有更多有趣的细节被披露出来。
piquant adjective (SPICY)
having a pleasant sharp or spicy taste
辛辣的；开胃的
a piquant mixture of spices 带辣味的混合调味品 返回 piquant