pungent

英 [ˈpʌndʒənt]

美 [ˈpʌndʒənt]

adj. 味道(或气味)强烈的; 刺激性的; 说穿的; 一语道破的; 一针见血的

Collins.1 / BNC.14455 / COCA.13027

牛津词典

adj.

味道（或气味）强烈的；刺激性的
having a strong taste or smell
1. the pungent smell of burning rubber
  烧橡胶的刺鼻气味
说穿的；一语道破的；一针见血的
direct and having a strong effect
1. pungent criticism
  一针见血的批评

ADJ-GRADED 味道强烈的；气味刺激的
Something that ispungenthas a strong, sharp smell or taste which is often so strong that it is unpleasant.
1. The more herbs you use, the more pungent the sauce will be.
  用的香草越多，调味汁的味道就越浓烈。
2. ...the pungent smell of burning rubber.
  橡胶燃烧产生的刺鼻气味
ADJ-GRADED 一语道破的；一针见血的
If you describe what someone has said or written aspungent, you approve of it because it has a direct and powerful effect and often criticizes something very cleverly.
1. He enjoyed the play's shrewd and pungent social analysis.
  他喜欢剧中尖锐机敏、一针见血的社会分析。

adj

capable of wounding
1. a barbed compliment
2. a biting aphorism
3. pungent satire
Synonym:barbedbitingnippingmordacious
strong and sharp
1. the acrid smell of burning rubber
Synonym:acrid