piquancy
noun [ U ] formal uk/ˈpiː.kən.si/ us/ˈpiː.kən.si/
(INTEREST)
耐人寻味;讽刺
interest and excitement, especially because of being mysterious
What gives the debate extra piquancy is that the governor of the bank has been on opposite sides to his chief economist. 让这场争论变得耐人寻味的是银行的主管站到了他的首席经济学家的对立面。
He ended the relationship, which lends a certain piquancy to her new status as his boss. 他结束了那段关系，这竟讽刺地导致了她成了他的老板。
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- The problem of fuel smuggling has been given an added piquancy with the recent barricading of the refineries.
- This new movie lacks a certain piquancy.
- For Isobel, the presence of her mother actually added to the delicious piquancy of the situation.
(SPICE)
辣味，开胃的刺激味
a pleasant sharp or spicy taste
Capers add piquancy to sauces. 辣椒为酱汁增添了辛辣感。
Pineapple and pear give this healthy salad a sweet accent, while balsamic vinegar adds a delightful piquancy. 菠萝和梨给这道健康的沙拉带来了甜味，而香醋则增加了令人愉悦的辛辣味。
See: piquant
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- The pork is studded with the occasional peppercorn for a pleasant piquancy.
- Pickled chillies add heat and piquancy.
- The piquancy of any pepper is due to capsaicin.