pungent
pun
ˈpən
pēn
gent
ʤənt
jēnt
British pronunciation
/pˈʌnd‍ʒənt/

英語での「pungent」の定義と意味

pungent
01

刺激的な, 辛い

having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant
pungent definition and meaning
example
The pungent aroma of onions made her eyes water as she chopped them.
玉ねぎの刺激的な香りが、彼女がそれを刻んでいる間、彼女の目を涙でいっぱいにした。
He wrinkled his nose at the pungent smell of the cheese left out on the counter.
彼はカウンターに置かれたチーズの刺激的な臭いに鼻をしかめた。
02

鋭い, 刺すような

capable of causing injury or damage due to a sharp or pointed quality
example
The pungent thorns of the rose bush were capable of wounding anyone who tried to pick the flowers.
バラの茂みの鋭いとげは、花を摘もうとする誰をも傷つけることができた。
The pungent spikes on the pufferfish are not only sharp but also venomous, making them dangerous.
フグの鋭いトゲは鋭いだけでなく毒もあり、危険です。
03

辛辣な, 痛烈な

having a sharp, biting quality that is often harsh or severe in tone, especially in speech or criticism
example
Her pungent critique of the proposal left the team feeling disheartened and defensive.
提案に対する彼女の辛辣な批評は、チームを落胆させ、防御的にさせた。
The article was filled with pungent remarks about the politician's controversial policies.
その記事は、政治家の論争の的になる政策についての辛辣な意見でいっぱいだった。
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