sourness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈsaʊə.nəs/ us/ˈsaʊr.nəs/
(TASTE)
味酸
the quality of having a sour taste
A mixture of sweetness, sourness, and saltiness all combined together to create this unforgettable flavour . 甜味、酸味和咸味混合在一起，造就了这种令人难忘的味道。
Natural yogurt can be added to the mixture at this stage, adding a nice sourness to the taste. 在这个阶段可以将原味酸奶添加到混合物中，增添一丝美妙的酸味。
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- Some sourness and bitterness are desirable, to keep the coffee from tasting bland.
- Add lime juice to the desired sourness and fish sauce to attain the proper saltiness.
- This is what gives the characteristic sourness to sourdough breads.
(UNFRIENDLINESS)
不友好;粗鲁
the quality of being unfriendly or unpleasant
There has never been any sourness in relations between the two sides. 双方的关系从来没有过任何问题。
My sourness over this is a result of the mean and vicious attacks on me. 我对此感到愤怒是因为我受到了卑鄙和恶毒的攻击。
See: sour
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- I was surprised at the sourness and bad temper of some of the reviews.
- The film lacks the vehement sourness of the book.
- The sharp edge of her voice lent sourness to her words.