/əˈstrɪndʒənt ||; əˈstrɪndʒənt/adj noun(
technical术语)
1 (used about a liquid or a cream) able to stop a cut from bleeding, or to make the skin tighter so that it feels less OILY （指液体或乳膏）止血的，收敛性的: an astringent cream 收敛性乳膏
2 (formal 正式) critical in a harsh or clever way 辛辣的；尖刻的: astringent comments 尖刻的评论
3 slightly bitter but fresh in taste or smell （味道或气味）苦涩而新鲜的