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单词 acerb
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Definition of acerb in English:

acerb

adjective əˈsəːbəˈsərb
US literary
  • dry, acerb, literate satire
    another term for acerbic
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Above all, Delambre spices his presentation with acerb and delightful comments…
    • It has the subtle acerb taste with violets and wood berries perfumes.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin acerbus 'sour-tasting'.

Rhymes

blurb, curb, disturb, herb, kerb, perturb, Serb, superb, verb

Definition of acerb in US English:

acerb

adjectiveəˈsərb
US literary
  • dry, acerb, literate satire
    another term for acerbic
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Above all, Delambre spices his presentation with acerb and delightful comments…
    • It has the subtle acerb taste with violets and wood berries perfumes.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin acerbus ‘sour-tasting’.

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