astringent
n
substance, used medically or in cosmetics, that makes skin or body tissue contract and so stops bleeding 收敛剂; 止血药. astringent, adj
1 of or having the effect of an astringent; styptic 收敛的; 止血的.
2 (fig 比喻) harsh; severe 严厉的; 严酷的
astringent criticism 严厉的批评.