crispness
/ˈkrɪspnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkrɪspnəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkrisp-nəs/ (ame, mw)
crispness — 名詞
1. the quality of fruit or vegetables that are still fresh, firm, and enjoyable to
新鮮爽脆
水果蔬菜新鮮爽口的特性
the quality of fruit or vegetables that are still fresh, firm, and enjoyable to bite into
The farmer checked the lettuce for crispness before shipping it to the market.
農夫在出貨前檢查了萵苣的新鮮爽脆程度。
uncountable noun describing freshness of vegetables
A good apple should have a firm texture and pleasant crispness when you bite it.
好的蘋果咬下去應該要有紮實的口感和令人愉快的新鮮爽脆。
The children loved the crispness of the freshly picked cucumbers from the garden.
孩子們很喜歡剛從院子裡摘下的小黃瓜那種新鮮爽脆。
To test the crispness of the celery, the chef snapped a stalk in half.
為了測試芹菜的爽脆度，主廚折斷了一根莖。
- sogginess
the unpleasant softness of old or wilted produce
用法筆記
Uncountable; frequently paired with nouns like apple, lettuce, celery, cucumber that describe fruit or vegetables eaten raw.
2. the quality of cooked foods such as pastry, chips, or fried chicken being dry, g
酥脆
熟食酥脆易碎的口感
the quality of cooked foods such as pastry, chips, or fried chicken being dry, golden, and making a snapping sound when bitten
The baker was proud of the golden hue and crispness of his fresh croissants.
烘焙師傅對自己剛出爐的可頌那金黃色澤和酥脆感到自豪。
uncountable; paired with golden hue for visual + texture description
Frying the fish a second time gives the batter extra crispness that stays even after cooling.
把魚炸兩次可以讓麵糊產生額外的酥脆感，放涼後仍然保持。
The children fought over the corner pieces because of their extra crispness.
孩子們因為角落那幾塊特別酥脆而搶著要吃。
Soggy fries lose their crispness within minutes if the box is left open.
濕軟的薯條如果盒子開著，幾分鐘內就會失去酥脆口感。
- crunch
more informal; emphasises the audible sound of biting
- brittleness
more formal; suggests the food breaks easily, sometimes negatively
用法筆記
Uncountable. Commonly used with foods that have a browned outer layer — pastry, fried chicken, potato chips, French fries, roast potatoes. Often contrasted with sogginess.
常見錯誤
3. the quality of cloth or paper being stiff, smooth, and looking freshly made or p
挺括
布料或紙張挺括平滑的質感
the quality of cloth or paper being stiff, smooth, and looking freshly made or pressed
The designer admired the crispness of the new cotton sheets straight from the factory.
設計師很欣賞那批剛出廠的純棉床單那分挺括。
uncountable; describes new / freshly pressed fabric
A hotel prides itself on the crispness of its tablecloths and the shine of its silverware.
高級飯店以桌布的挺括和銀器的光亮為傲。
The librarian noticed the crispness of the old map and handled it with great care.
圖書館員注意到那張舊地圖的挺括觸感，小心翼翼地翻閱。
After ironing his shirt for ten minutes, Chen checked the crispness of the collar in the mirror.
陳先生熨了十分鐘襯衫之後，對著鏡子檢查領口的挺括度。
- wrinkliness
the presence of creases that spoil the smooth surface
- limpness
the floppy quality of old or unstarched cloth
用法筆記
Uncountable. Most often describes starched or newly manufactured fabrics (shirts, tablecloths, banknotes) and archival-quality paper. Distinct from sense 2 because there is no eating involved.
4. the quality of a digital image, photograph, or audio recording being very sharp,
清晰
影像或聲音非常清晰的狀態
the quality of a digital image, photograph, or audio recording being very sharp, distinct, and free from blur or distortion
The photographer adjusted the lens to improve the crispness of the mountain landscape shot.
攝影師調整鏡頭，讓那張山景照的清晰度更好。
collocation: crispness of the [image/shot]
Modern televisions deliver remarkable crispness even in fast-moving action scenes.
現代電視即使在快速動作場景中也能呈現出驚人的清晰度。
The sound engineer praised the crispness of the studio recording compared to the live version.
音響工程師稱讚錄音室的清晰度比現場版本好很多。
Old film reels lose their crispness over time, making the picture look dusty and soft.
舊底片隨著時間會失去清晰度，讓畫面看起來模糊且有灰塵感。
- sharpness
very close in meaning; sharpness is slightly more technical and used for edges
- clarity
broader term covering both sharpness and freedom from noise
- definition
more technical; refers to the level of detail in an image
- blurriness
the loss of distinct edges in an image
- distortion
an undesirable change in the original signal or image
用法筆記
Uncountable. Refers to visual clarity (photographs, video, text on screen) or audio clarity (recordings, broadcasts). Often compared to sharpness (more technical) or resolution (more quantitative).
5. the quality of speech, writing, or behaviour being direct, confident, and free f
簡潔明快
言談或文字簡潔直接的風格
the quality of speech, writing, or behaviour being direct, confident, and free from unnecessary words or hesitation
The editor admired the crispness of the journalist's opening paragraph, which cut straight to the news.
主編很欣賞那位記者開頭段落的簡潔明快，直接切入新聞重點。
collocation: crispness of [writing/style]
During the Q&A session, the minister replied with a crispness that surprised the reporters in the room.
在問答環節中，部長回答的簡潔明快讓在場記者感到驚訝。
Good business emails have a crispness that saves the reader time and avoids confusion.
好的商業郵件要有簡潔明快的風格，可以節省讀者的時間並避免混淆。
The director's instructions had a military crispness that left no room for doubt among the crew.
導演的指示帶有軍隊般的簡潔明快，讓工作人員毫無疑問的空間。
- directness
focuses on the absence of digression; slightly less formal
- conciseness
emphasises brevity; crispness adds the idea of confident delivery
- terseness
can be negative (rude or abrupt); crispness is always positive
用法筆記
Uncountable. Used in formal or evaluative contexts (reviews, feedback, editing). Contrasts with wordiness, vagueness, or hesitation. Can carry a slightly critical tone if applied to personal interactions — suggesting bluntness rather than warmth.
6. the quality of the air or weather being refreshingly cold, dry, and clean, often
清爽
空氣乾冷清新的感覺
the quality of the air or weather being refreshingly cold, dry, and clean, often in a way that feels invigorating
The hiker took a deep breath and felt the crispness of the high-mountain air fill her lungs.
登山者深吸一口氣，感覺到高山空氣的清爽充滿她的肺腑。
collocation: crispness of the air / morning air
The children loved the crispness of the autumn morning as they walked to school.
孩子們很喜歡秋天早晨走路去上學時空氣的清爽感。
Opening the window at dawn lets you enjoy the crispness before the city heats up.
清晨打開窗戶，可以在城市變熱之前享受那份清爽。
The mountain guide commented on the unusual crispness of the air after the rain cleared.
登山嚮導說雨停之後空氣有種不尋常的清爽。
- humidity
the presence of moisture that makes air feel heavy
- stuffiness
the unpleasant lack of fresh air in an enclosed space
用法筆記
Uncountable. Typically used for cold-weather contexts — autumn mornings, mountain air, winter days. Not used for hot, humid, or polluted air. Commonly paired with morning, mountain, autumn, winter.