mordant [ˈmɔ:dnt]

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adj.讽刺的；尖酸的

( especially of humour ) cruel ; criticizing in a humorous way

Actors feared the critic's mordant pen. 演员都惧怕这位批评家辛辣尖刻的笔调。
His mordant wit appealed to students. 他那尖刻的妙语受到学生们的欢迎。