astringent
gb/əstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt/ us/əstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt/
C1
Inglês
fanyar, összehúzó, maró, összehúzó szer
C1
1
fanyar
B2
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para estudantes
The wine tastes astringent.
A bor fanyar ízű.
Green tea can be astringent.
A zöld tea lehet fanyar.
Erro comum:
Often confused with stringent (meaning 'strict').
Significado
sharp, drying taste
Colocações
astringent taste
|astringent wine
|astringent tea
|astringent tannins
|astringent aftertaste
|slightly astringent
|highly astringent
|an astringent finish
|astringent red wine
|astringent green tea
Sinônimos
tannic (Emphasizes tannins, especially in wine/tea.)
|
puckery (More informal; focuses on the mouth-puckering feeling.)
Antônimos
mellow (Smooth and not sharp or drying.)
|
smooth (Not harsh on the palate.)
Temas
food_and_drink
|sensory
Definição
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
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
This toner is astringent.
Ez a tonik összehúzó hatású.
An astringent product can dry your skin.
Egy összehúzó hatású termék kiszáríthatja a bőrödet.
Erro comum:
Learners may use astringent when they mean antiseptic (kills germs); an astringent mainly tightens/dries tissue.
Significado
causing skin or tissue to tighten
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
drying (General; focuses on removing moisture.)
|
contracting (Highlights tightening of tissue.)
Antônimos
soothing (Reduces irritation rather than tightening/drying.)
|
moisturizing (Adds moisture instead of drying.)
Temas
health
|beauty
|medicine
Definição
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
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
His email was astringent.
Az e-mailje maró hangvételű volt.
She made an astringent remark.
Maró megjegyzést tett.
Erro comum:
Not used for physical loudness (use harsh/strident).
Significado
harsh, sharp in tone
Colocações
astringent tone
|astringent remarks
|astringent criticism
|astringent wit
|astringent style
|astringent prose
|an astringent review
|an astringent comment
|astringent humor
|astringent critique
Sinônimos
acerbic (Sharper and more biting, often witty.)
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severe (Stresses strictness or seriousness more than bitterness.)
Antônimos
gentle (Soft and not harsh or cutting.)
|
warm (Friendly and sympathetic in tone.)
Temas
communication
|emotions
|work
Definição
It sounds sharp and not friendly.
Harshly sharp, critical, or severe in manner, tone, or style.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
I use an astringent for oily skin.
Zsíros bőrre összehúzó szert használok.
Erro comum:
Not the same as a moisturizer; an astringent often removes oil and can be drying.
Significado
a tissue-tightening substance
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
toner (Common skincare term; not all toners are strongly astringent.)
|
skin tonic (Less common; emphasizes refreshing rather than drying.)
Antônimos
moisturizer (Adds moisture rather than tightening/drying.)
Temas
beauty
|health
|daily_life
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
astringent
AFI
GB/əstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt/
US/əstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt/
Sílabas e tonicidade
astrin - gent (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gent)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: astringent
Noun
- Base: astringent
- Plural: astringent, astringents
Família de palavras
Forms
astringents
noun
Core family
astringency
noun
Related words
astringently
adverb
Advanced or less common
astringence
noun
Expressões
astringent lotion
1/əstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt lˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
tightening, drying skin lotion
A lotion that makes skin feel tighter.
Exemplos
- He applied an astringent lotion after shaving to reduce irritation.
- The astringent lotion helped with oiliness but felt too drying.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Exemplos
- The report warned that astringent measures could slow the recovery.
- After the deficit grew, the government introduced astringent measures.
Exemplos para estudantes
- They introduced astringent measures.
astringent toner
1/əstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənt tˈoʊnɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
oil-control facial toner
A toner that makes skin less oily.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He uses an astringent toner.