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trenchant

/ˈtren.tʃənt/
tren · chant ˈtren · tʃənt
English Definition
Adj. sharp; incisive; penetrating
中文释义
(批评或意见)尖锐的,尖刻的,犀利的
Significado en Español
mordaz, incisivo
한국어 뜻
날카로운, 예리한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sắc bén, sâu sắc
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Example Sentence

His most trenchant criticism is reserved for the party leader.

他最尖锐的批评是针对党的领导人的。

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trench (cut, split) + -ant → trenchant, sharp.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In his editorial, the journalist offered a trenchant analysis of the government''s economic policies.

  1. A blunt
  2. B mild
  3. C incisive
  4. D vague
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C — incisive. “trenchant” means Adj. sharp; incisive; penetrating

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her ______ criticism cut straight to the weakest part of the whole plan.

  1. A dull
  2. B vague
  3. C trenchant
  4. D gentle
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C — trenchant. “trenchant” means Adj. sharp; incisive; penetrating

Common questions about “trenchant”

What does “trenchant” mean?

trenchant — Adj. sharp; incisive; penetrating. In Chinese: (批评或意见)尖锐的,尖刻的,犀利的.

How do you pronounce “trenchant”?

trenchant is pronounced /ˈtren.tʃənt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tren · chant.

How do you use “trenchant” in a sentence?

His most trenchant criticism is reserved for the party leader. (他最尖锐的批评是针对党的领导人的。)

What are synonyms for “trenchant”?

incisive, keen, sharp, forceful — all close in meaning to trenchant (Adj. sharp; incisive; penetrating).

Is “trenchant” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. trenchant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “trenchant”?

trench (cut, split) + -ant → trenchant, sharp.

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