pithy

adjective

UK/ˈpɪθ.i/
US/ˈpɪθ.i/

Definitions of pithy adjective

expression(表达)

  1. Characterized by concise and clever expression; using few words to convey meaning effectively.

    (讲话或写作)简洁而巧妙地表达观点的。

    • He summarized the entire debate with a pithy comment.

      他用一句简洁的评论总结了整个辩论。

    • The author of this book is known for his pithy writing.

      这本书的作者以简洁的写作风格闻名。

    • Her speech was full of pithy insights and was very engaging.

      她的演讲充满了简洁的见解,非常引人入胜。

plant(植物)

  1. Having a thick inner layer of peel; containing a substantial amount of pith.

    (水果)果髓厚的

    • This grapefruit has a very thick peel and a lot of pith.

      这个葡萄柚的皮很厚,而且有很多髓。

    • Some citrus fruits have a pithy peel, which makes them less pleasant to eat.

      有些柑橘类水果的皮很厚,吃起来不太美味。

    • This orange has a thick pith, which makes it taste a bit bitter.

      这个橘子的皮很厚,吃起来有点苦。