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in·ci·sive AHD[ĭn-sīʹsĭv] D.J.[ɪnˈsaɪsɪv]K.K.[ɪnˈsaɪsɪv]adj.（形容词）- Penetrating, clear, and sharp, as in operation or expression:敏锐的，尖刻的：具穿透力的、清晰的与锋利的，如在操作或表达上：an incisive mind; incisive comments.锐利的头脑；尖锐的评论
inciʹsively adv.（副词）inciʹsiveness n.（名词）incisive, trenchant, biting, cutting, crisp, clear-cut- These adjectives are synonymous when they refer to keenness and forcefulness of thought, expression, or intellect.这些形容词用以表示思想、表达或才智的尖锐有力时是同义词。
- Incisive andtrenchant suggest penetration to the heart of a subject and clear, sharp, and vigorous expression: Incisive 和trenchant 指揭示问题中心以及清晰、锐利而强有力的表达： an incisive and piquant style of writing;锋利、辛辣的写作风格；trenchant wit.锐利的头脑。
- Biting andcutting apply to penetration and discernment that often have a sarcastic or sardonic quality capable of wounding or stinging: Biting 和cutting 用以指具有嘲讽、挖苦性质，可使人受伤害或刺激的： "Biting remarks revealed her attitude of contempt" (D.H. Lawrence). “讽剌挖苦的话体现了她的轻蔑态度” (D·H·劳伦斯）。 "He can say the driest, most cutting things in the quietest of tones" (Charlotte Brontë).“他能以最平静的口吻说出最冰冷、最剌人的话” （夏洛蒂·勃朗特）。
- Crisp suggests clarity, conciseness, and briskness: Crisp 有清晰，简明和爽快的含义： a crisp retort;干脆利落的反击；crisp banter.轻松简短的玩笑。
- Clear-cut specifies distinctness and sharpness of definition: Clear-cut 特指定义的明确清晰： The wording of the lease is so clear-cut that no one could possibly misinterpret its meaning. 契约上的措辞如此清楚明了因而没人可能误解它的意思
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