n.酸涩，辛辣尖刻的幽默

The essay was written in acerbity.
这篇文章是用尖刻的语调写的。
There was a slight acerbity in Tom's tone.
汤姆的语气略显得愤愤不平。
Eric’s acerbity to his daughter came home to roost.
埃里克对女儿的刻薄得到了恶报。