astringent
gb/əstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt/ us/əstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt/
C1
Engelsk
fanyar, összehúzó, maró, összehúzó szer
C1
1
fanyar
B2
Brugsmønster:
[food/drink] is astringent
The young red was quite astringent, with strong tannins.
A fiatal vörösbor meglehetősen fanyar volt, erős tanninokkal.
This tea can taste astringent if you steep it too long.
Ez a tea fanyarrá válhat, ha túl sokáig áztatod.
The berries were sour and astringent, leaving my mouth dry.
Læringseksempler
The wine tastes astringent.
A bor fanyar ízű.
Green tea can be astringent.
A zöld tea lehet fanyar.
Typisk fejl:
Often confused with stringent (meaning 'strict').
Betydning
sharp, drying taste
Ordforbindelser
astringent taste
|astringent wine
|astringent tea
|astringent tannins
|astringent aftertaste
|slightly astringent
|highly astringent
|an astringent finish
|astringent red wine
|astringent green tea
Synonymer
tannic (Emphasizes tannins, especially in wine/tea.)
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puckery (More informal; focuses on the mouth-puckering feeling.)
Antonymer
mellow (Smooth and not sharp or drying.)
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smooth (Not harsh on the palate.)
Temaer
food_and_drink
|sensory
Definition
It tastes sharp and makes your mouth feel dry.
Having a sharp, slightly bitter taste that makes your mouth feel dry or puckered.
C1
TECHNICAL
2
összehúzó
B2
Brugsmønster:
an astringent [lotion/toner/solution]; [ingredient] is astringent
The dermatologist recommended an astringent cleanser for very oily skin.
A bőrgyógyász összehúzó hatású arctisztítót ajánlott a nagyon zsíros bőrre.
Witch hazel is mildly astringent and can help reduce shine.
A varázsmogyoró enyhén összehúzó hatású, és segíthet csökkenteni a bőr fénylését.
Some people find alcohol-based astringent products too drying.
Læringseksempler
This toner is astringent.
Ez a tonik összehúzó hatású.
An astringent product can dry your skin.
Egy összehúzó hatású termék kiszáríthatja a bőrödet.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may use astringent when they mean antiseptic (kills germs); an astringent mainly tightens/dries tissue.
Betydning
causing skin or tissue to tighten
Ordforbindelser
astringent toner
|astringent lotion
|astringent solution
|astringent properties
|a mildly astringent formula
|an astringent effect
|astringent skincare
|astringent ingredient
|alcohol-based astringent
|witch hazel is astringent
Synonymer
drying (General; focuses on removing moisture.)
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contracting (Highlights tightening of tissue.)
Antonymer
soothing (Reduces irritation rather than tightening/drying.)
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moisturizing (Adds moisture instead of drying.)
Temaer
health
|beauty
|medicine
Definition
It makes skin feel tighter and less oily.
Causing body tissue to contract or tighten, especially by drying it; often describing skincare products or medicines.
C1
FORMAL
3
maró
C1
Brugsmønster:
an astringent [remark/tone/style/critique]
Her astringent comments shut down the discussion.
Maró megjegyzései lezárták a vitát.
The essay’s astringent style made it hard to read for pleasure.
Az esszé maró stílusa miatt nem volt élvezetes olvasmány.
He replied in an astringent tone that suggested impatience.
Læringseksempler
His email was astringent.
Az e-mailje maró hangvételű volt.
She made an astringent remark.
Maró megjegyzést tett.
Typisk fejl:
Not used for physical loudness (use harsh/strident).
Betydning
harsh, sharp in tone
Ordforbindelser
astringent tone
|astringent remarks
|astringent criticism
|astringent wit
|astringent style
|astringent prose
|an astringent review
|an astringent comment
|astringent humor
|astringent critique
Synonymer
acerbic (Sharper and more biting, often witty.)
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severe (Stresses strictness or seriousness more than bitterness.)
Antonymer
gentle (Soft and not harsh or cutting.)
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warm (Friendly and sympathetic in tone.)
Temaer
communication
|emotions
|work
Definition
It sounds sharp and not friendly.
Harshly sharp, critical, or severe in manner, tone, or style.
NAVNEORD
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Brugsmønster:
use an astringent; an astringent for [skin problem]
She stopped using an astringent because it made her skin peel.
Abbahagyta az összehúzó szer használatát, mert hámlani kezdett tőle a bőre.
After cleansing, he dabbed on an astringent to reduce oiliness.
Tisztítás után összehúzó szert vitt fel, hogy csökkentse a bőr zsírosságát.
The label warns that this astringent may sting on sensitive skin.
Læringseksempler
I use an astringent for oily skin.
Zsíros bőrre összehúzó szert használok.
Typisk fejl:
Not the same as a moisturizer; an astringent often removes oil and can be drying.
Betydning
a tissue-tightening substance
Ordforbindelser
use an astringent
|apply an astringent
|facial astringent
|an oil-control astringent
|an alcohol-based astringent
|a gentle astringent
|an over-the-counter astringent
|astringent for acne
|astringent for oily skin
|strong astringent
Synonymer
toner (Common skincare term; not all toners are strongly astringent.)
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skin tonic (Less common; emphasizes refreshing rather than drying.)
Antonymer
moisturizer (Adds moisture rather than tightening/drying.)
Temaer
beauty
|health
|daily_life
Definition
A liquid you put on skin to make it feel tighter and less oily.
A substance used to tighten or dry body tissue, especially a skincare product applied to the face.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
astringent
IPA
GB/əstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt/
US/əstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt/
Stavelser og tryk
astrin - gent (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gent)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: astringent
Noun
- Base: astringent
- Plural: astringent, astringents
Ordfamilie
Forms
astringents
noun
Core family
astringency
noun
Related words
astringently
adverb
Advanced or less common
astringence
noun
Udtryk
astringent lotion
1/əstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt lˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
tightening, drying skin lotion
A lotion that makes skin feel tighter.
Eksempler
- He applied an astringent lotion after shaving to reduce irritation.
- The astringent lotion helped with oiliness but felt too drying.
Læringseksempler
- This astringent lotion is too strong for me.
astringent measures
1/əstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt mˈɛʒɚz/
fixed phrase
formal
harsh cost-cutting actions
Strict actions to reduce spending.
Eksempler
- The report warned that astringent measures could slow the recovery.
- After the deficit grew, the government introduced astringent measures.
Læringseksempler
- They introduced astringent measures.
astringent toner
1/əstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt tˈoʊnɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
oil-control facial toner
A toner that makes skin less oily.
Eksempler
- If your skin is very oily, an astringent toner may help reduce shine.
- She switched from an astringent toner to a hydrating one in winter.
Læringseksempler
- He uses an astringent toner.