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brackish

/ˈbrækɪʃ/ American
  • adj. 微咸的, 难喝的
Definition
  • adj. slightly salty and unpleasant to drink, as water near a river mouth
Example
The river turned brackish where fresh water met the sea.
这条河在淡水与海水交汇处变得有点咸涩。