piquant

1. ADJ Food that is piquant has a pleasantly spicy taste. 开胃的; 辛辣的[书面]

...a crisp mixed salad with an unusually piquant dressing. ...一份浇上特殊开胃酱的爽口混合色拉。

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A little mustard is served on the side to add further piquancy. 旁边加上一点芥末来增添辛辣味。

3. ADJ Something that is piquant is interesting and exciting. 令人兴奋的[书面]

There may well have been a piquant novelty about her books when they came out. 她的书刚上市很可能轰动一时。

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Sexual detail added piquancy to the story. 性的情节给故事添加了刺激的成分。