pithy
形容词
UK/ˈpɪθ.i/
US/ˈpɪθ.i/
定义 pithy 形容词
expression(表达)
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)
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。