英语单词：astringent

中文含义：

有收敛作用的，收敛的，止血的；（口感）干涩的，涩口的

英语词性：

adjective

美式发音：

/əˈstrɪndʒənt/

同义词：

contracting, constrictive, styptic, tannic, puckery, harsh, bitter

易混淆单词：

aspirant (有志成为的/应征者) ; stringent (严格的/紧缩的)

例句：

The astringent tastes of the wine made her pucker up her lips.

Tea made from oak bark is astringent and can be used to treat diarrhea.

Bloodroot has astringent and disinfectant properties and can be used to treat skin conditions.