caustic

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ Caustic chemical substances are very powerful and can dissolve other substances. 腐蚀性的
...caustic cleaning agents. ...腐蚀性的清洁剂。
Remember that this is caustic; use gloves or a spoon. 记住这是腐蚀性的；要戴手套或用勺子。
2. ADJ A caustic remark is extremely critical, cruel, or bitter. 刻薄的[正式]
His abrasive wit and caustic comments were an interviewer's nightmare. 他粗鲁的风趣和刻薄的评论是采访者的噩梦。