sharp
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ A sharp point or edge is very thin and can cut through things very easily. A sharp knife, tool, or other object has a point or edge of this kind. 锋利的
With a sharp knife, make diagonal slashes in the chicken breast. 用锋利的刀子斜着切开鸡胸脯。
2. ADJ You can describe a shape or an object as sharp if part of it or one end of it comes to a point or forms an angle. 尖的
His nose was thin and sharp. 他的鼻子又细又尖。
3. ADJ A sharp bend or turn is one that changes direction suddenly. 急剧的 (转弯)
I was approaching a fairly sharp bend that swept downhill to the left. 我那时正接近一个朝山下向左急转的弯道。
4. ADV Sharp is also an adverb. 急剧地[ADV adv]
Do not cross the bridge but turn sharp left to go down on to the towpath. 不要过桥,而是向左急转下到纤道上去。
5. sharplyADV 急剧地[ADV after v]
Room number nine was at the far end of the corridor where it turned sharply to the right. 9号房间在过道尽头右急转弯处。
6. ADJ If you describe someone as sharp, you are praising them because they are quick to notice, hear, understand, or react to things. 机敏的[表赞许]
He is very sharp, a quick thinker and swift with repartee. 他很机敏、思维敏捷并且能机智应答。
7. ADJ If someone says something in a sharp way, they say it suddenly and rather firmly or angrily, for example, because they are warning or criticizing you. (说话、措辞等) 严厉的
"Don't contradict your mother," was Charles's sharp reprimand. “不要顶撞你的母亲,”查尔斯严厉的斥责。
8. sharplyADV 严厉地
"You've known," she said sharply, "and you didn't tell me?"
“你已经知道了,”她严厉地说道,“而你却没有告诉我?”
9. ADJ A sharp change, movement, or feeling occurs suddenly, and is great in amount, force, or degree. (变化、动作等) 急剧的; (情感等) 剧烈的
There's been a sharp rise in the rate of inflation. 通货膨胀率急剧上升了。
Tennis requires a lot of short sharp movements. 网球运动需要大量快速而剧烈的动作。
10. sharplyADV 急剧地
Unemployment has risen sharply in recent years. 近年来失业率已急剧上升。
11. ADJ A sharp difference, image, or sound is very easy to see, hear, or distinguish. (差异、图像、声音等) 清晰可辨的
Many people make a sharp distinction between humans and other animals. 许多人将人类和其他动物截然分开。
All the footmarks are quite sharp and clear. 所有的足迹都很清楚明晰。
12. sharplyADV 清晰可辨地
Opinions on this are sharply divided. 对这事的看法迥然各异。
13. ADJ A sharp taste or smell is rather strong or bitter, but is often also clear and fresh. (味道、气味等) 浓烈的
The apple tasted just as I remembered – sharp, sour, yet sweet. 这苹果尝起来跟我记忆中的完全一样–味道十足,酸中带甜。
14. ADV Sharp is used after stating a particular time to show that something happens at exactly the time stated. (…点) 整[n ADV]
She planned to unlock the shop at 8:00 sharp this morning. 她计划今早8点整打开店门。
15. N-COUNT Sharp is used after a letter representing a musical note to show that the note should be played or sung half a tone higher. Sharp is often represented by the symbol ♯. 升半音
A solitary viola plucks a lonely, soft F sharp. 一把中提琴独奏出孤寂婉约的升F调。
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sharp /ʃɑːp/ (sharper,sharpest,sharps)
剑桥词典
- The doctor used a sharp instrument to dig a piece of glass out of my finger .
- Careful with that open tin - it's got a very sharp edge .
- File down the sharp edges .
- Shopkeepers are not supposed to sell knives and other sharp implements to children .
- I felt a sharp pain and looked down to see blood pouring from my leg .
- A sharp tap on the knee usually causes an involuntary movement of the lower leg .
- She gave me a sharp jab in the ribs with her elbow to stop me from saying any more.
- She pulled the bush out of the ground with a sharp jerk .
- The latest crime figures show a sharp rise in burglaries .
- Investors should not expect a sharp upturn in the economy .
sharp adjective (ABLE TO CUT)
having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something锋利的;尖的
a knife with a sharp edge /blade . 刀刃锋利的刀子
sharp teeth /claws /fingernails 锋利的牙齿/尖利的爪子/尖尖的指甲
The point of this pencil isn't sharp enough. 这支铅笔的头还不够尖。
producing or describing a quick , strong pain that makes you feel like you have been cut
(疼痛)迅速而剧烈的
She nudged me with a sharp elbow , to tell me to be quiet . 她狠狠地用肘捅了我一下,要我安静点。
I have this sharp pain in my chest , doctor . 医生,我的胸口感到刺痛。
used to describe a part of someone's face that is very pointed
(脸上某部位)尖尖的
a thin face with a sharp nose 长着尖尖鼻子的一张瘦脸
If someone is sharp or makes a sharp statement , they speak or act in a severe and angry way that can hurt other people .
(言行)尖刻的,尖锐的,严厉的
He was a little sharp with me when I asked him to help . 我请他帮忙时,他对我的态度相当刻薄。
The proposals came in for some sharp criticism . 提议遭到了尖锐的批评。
例句
sharp adjective (SUDDEN)
happening suddenly , quickly , and strongly突然的;急剧的;猛烈的
a sharp drop in temperature 气温的急剧下降
a sharp decline in the standard of living 生活水平的骤降
a sharp rise /increase in the number of cases of the disease 该病发病人数的急剧上升
a sharp bend in the road 公路的急转弯
to suffer a sharp blow to the head 头部遭到一记猛击
例句
sharp adjective (TASTE)
sour in taste
很酸的
Lemons have a sharp taste . 柠檬的味道很酸。
This cheese is rather sharp. 这种奶酪很酸。
同义词
acid adjective (CHEMICAL)
sharp adjective (CLEAR)
clear ; easy to see or understand清晰的;清楚的
This TV gives a very sharp picture . 这台电视机图像非常清晰。
The mountains stood in sharp contrast to the blue sky . 群山与蓝天形成了鲜明的对比。
There is a sharp distinction between crimes which involve injury to people and those that don't. 造成人身伤害的犯罪和未造成人身伤害的犯罪之间界线分明。
It was a sharp reminder of how dangerous the world can be. 这清楚地提醒人们这个世界有多么危险。
sharp adjective (CLEVER)
B2 mainly approvingintelligent or quick to notice things
聪明的;精明的;敏锐的
Birdwatchers need to have sharp ears and eyes . 观鸟者必须有敏锐的耳朵和眼睛。
She has a sharp eye for a bargain . 她非常善于发现便宜货。
Our new director is very sharp. 我们的新主任非常精明。
She manages to combine a sharp mind /intellect with a sympathetic manner . 她既有机敏的头脑,又能做到善解人意。
He was a man of sharp wit /sharp-witted man who always spoke his mind . 他是一个思维敏捷、说话从不拐弯抹角的人。
The play was full of sharp one-liners . 这出戏充满了机智风趣的俏皮话。
US He may be old but he's still as sharp as a tack . 他可能是上年纪了,但仍然思维敏捷。
sharp adjective (FASHIONABLE)
informalfashionable
时髦的,时尚的
Tony is a very sharp dresser . 托尼衣着很时尚。
a sharp-suited business executive 衣着时髦的企业主管