1865, originally, and usually, figurative: "sour, harsh, severe" (of speech, manners, etc.), from Latin acerbus "harsh to the taste, sharp, bitter, sour" (see acerbity) + -ic.
实用例句
1. He was acclaimed for his acerbic wit and repartee.
他以一针见血的妙语巧辩而备受好评。来自柯林斯例句
2. The letter was written in her usual acerbic style.
这封信是用她惯常的尖刻语调写的。来自《权威词典》
3. His lyrics are as acerbic and poignant as they ever have been.
