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caustic (B2)

カタカナ: コースティック

IPA: /ˈkɔːstɪk/

Able to burn or corrode through chemical action, or figuratively, using words that are sharp, biting, and intended to hurt or criticize severely.

意味: 化学作用によって焼き切る、あるいは腐食させること。比喩的には、鋭く痛烈で、相手を深く傷つけたり厳しく批判したりする言葉を指します。

The strong acid had a caustic effect on the metal. — 強酸が金属に対して腐食作用を及ぼした。
Her caustic comments about his appearance made him blush. — 彼の外見に対する彼女の辛辣なコメントに、彼は顔を赤らめた。
He was known for his caustic sense of humor, which often cut deep. — 彼は痛烈なユーモアのセンスで知られており、それはしばしば人の心に深く突き刺さった。

Japanese translations of Caustic:

caustic to (prepositional phrase): Having a corrosive effect on something. — "The chemical was highly caustic to organic tissue."
caustic criticism (collocation): Harsh and damaging criticism. — "The film received caustic criticism from reviewers."