1865, originally, and usually, figurative: "sour, harsh, severe" (of speech, manners, etc.), from Latin acerbus "harsh to the taste, sharp, bitter, sour" (see acerbity) + -ic.
例文
1. He was acclaimed for his acerbic wit and repartee.
彼は鋭い巧みな言葉で評判を呼んでいる。
2.The letter was written in her usual acerbic style.
この手紙は彼女のいつもの辛辣な口調で書かれている。
3.His lyrics are as acerbic and poignant as they ever have been.