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caustic /'kxstik; 'kostik/ adj 1 able to burn or destroy by chemical action, 腐蚀性的; 苛性的。~ soda n (Sodium Hydroxide /hai'droksaid; hai-'draksaid/ NaOH) corrosive chemical substance used in the manufacture of soap. (用以制肥皂之) 苛性钠。 2 (fig) biting; sarcastic: (喻) 刻薄的; 讥讽的: ~ remarks; 刻薄话; a ~ manner. 讥讽的态度。 caustically /-kli; -kk/ adv |