trenchant

trenchant
[ˈtrɛn(t)ʃ(ə)nt]
adjective
  1. vigorous or incisive in expression or style
    (言辞或风格)犀利的,锐利的
    the White Paper makes trenchant criticisms of health authorities.
    白皮书对卫生主管部门提出了严厉批评。
  2. (archaic & poetic/literary)(of a weapon or tool) having a sharp edge
    (古,诗/文)(武器,工具)锋利的
    a trenchant blade.
    锋利的刀刃。
派生
trenchancy
noun
  1. (only in sense 1)
    (限义项1)
trenchantly
adverb
  1. (only in sense 1)
    (限义项1)
语源
  1. Middle English (in sense 2): from Old French, literally cutting', present participle of trenchier (see trench)
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