1540s, from Latin astringentum (nominative astringens), present participle of astringere "to bind fast, tighten, contract," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + stringere "draw tight" (see strain (v.)). As a noun from 1620s.
实用例句
1. The fruit has a tart and astringent flavour.
这种水果又酸又涩。来自柯林斯例句
2. Sunset Boulevard was originally conceived by Wilder as an astringent satire on Hollywood.
怀尔德最初是想把《日落大道》拍成一部对好莱坞的辛辣讽刺片。来自柯林斯例句
3. It has an astringent effect.
这个有止血的作用。来自辞典例句
4. Many cultivars become more astringent when grown under cool summer temperatures.
