祕傳的，難理解的
限於圈內人的
*1 : designed for or understood by a small number of people; broadly: difficult to understand
2 : private, confidential
Example sentence:
Computer programming was once an esoteric subject, but beginner courses and how-to books have made it easier to grasp.
關聯字:
- exoteric 能理解的
adduce \uh-DOOSS\ verb
引用，舉例
: to offer as example, reason, or proof in discussion or analysis
Example sentence:
"Leon has made some pretty strong accusations here tonight," said Tim, "but he has adduced no convincing evidence in support of them."
- accusation n. 指控
- accuse v. 指控
mordant \MOR-dunt\ adjective
尖酸刻薄的
刺激性的
*1 : biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
2 : burning, pungent
- biting 尖銳刺人的、嘲諷的
- incisive 尖刻鋒利的
- pungent (氣味)有刺激性的、尖刻的
As the guest of honor at the charity roast, Jacob good-naturedly received the mordant remarks directed at him by his friends, family, and colleagues.
- roast [美式]野外烤肉聚會
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