the quality of tasting or smelling dry, sour, and slightly bitter

Seville oranges have an astringency that works well as an alternative to lemon. 塞维利亚橙味道酸涩，完全可以作为柠檬的替代品。

Tea has a natural astringency, which is why people often add milk or sugar. 茶具有天然的涩味，所以大家经常添加牛奶或糖。

a quality that causes skin or other tissue to become tight

He finds the astringency of an aftershave lotion is refreshing. 他发现须后水的收敛性能提神。

The astringency of the mouthwash is helpful for a sore mouth or laryngitis. 漱口水的收敛作用有助于治疗口腔疼痛或喉炎。

a clever, original quality that expresses criticism that may be unkind

He and his brother share the same quick-wittedness and astringency. 他和他的兄弟都有同样敏捷的思维和尖锐的谈吐。

The astringency of his satire is well known. 他的讽刺之尖锐是众所周知的。