Sharp Note Opp Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词 End Noun Edge
The flashcard defines "sharp" as having a thin edge or point that can easily cut, like a knife or needle. It also covers meanings related to pointed shapes, sudden turns, keen senses, severe criticism, abrupt changes, clear distinctions, strong tastes, harsh weather, fashionable clothing, punctuality, and musical notes raised by a semitone.
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]锋利的;锐利的 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.
The other end of the twig is sharpened into a sharp point to use as a toothpick...
细枝的另一端被削尖用作牙签。
Using a sharp knife, cut away the pith and peel from both fruits...
用一把锋利的刀削去两种水果的外皮和中果皮。
The ground was strewn with sharp-edged pebbles.
地上铺满了棱角锋利的石子。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]尖的;有尖角的 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.
His nose was thin and sharp.
他的鼻子又细又尖。
...black sharp-toed cowboy boots.
黑色尖头牛仔靴
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]突然转向的;急转弯的 A sharp bend or turn is one that changes direction suddenly.
[ADV adv]
I was approaching a fairly sharp bend that swept downhill to the left.
我正驶向下坡路上一个突然向左的急转弯。
Sharp is also an adverb.
Do not cross the bridge but turn sharp left to go down on to the towpath.
不要过桥,向左急转弯开到坡下的纤道上去。
sharply
Room number nine was at the far end of the corridor where it turned sharply to the right.
9 号房间在走道尽头向右急转弯处。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](人)敏锐的,灵敏的,敏捷的,机灵的 If you describe someone as sharp, you are praising them because they are quick to notice, hear, understand, or react to things.
[approval]
He is very sharp, a quick thinker and swift with repartee...
他非常机敏,反应很快,并且能说会道。
Gates is known to be a superb analyst with a sharp eye and an excellent memory.
盖茨是公认的杰出分析家,他目光敏锐且记忆力超群。
sharpness
I much preferred working for Americans: I liked their enthusiasm and sharpness of mind.
我非常喜欢为美国人工作:我喜欢他们的热情和思维的敏捷。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](言辞)激烈的,尖锐的,尖刻的,严厉的 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.
'Don't contradict your mother,' was Charles's sharp reprimand...
“不要和你妈妈顶嘴,”查尔斯严厉地斥责道。
That ruling had drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups.
那项判决已遭到了民权组织的严厉批评。
sharply
'You've known,' she said sharply, 'and you didn't tell me?'
“你已经知道了,”她愤怒地说,“却没有告诉我?”
Environmentalists were sharply critical of the policy for its failure to encourage conservation.
环境保护主义者对该政策未能促进自然环境的保护提出了强烈的批评。
sharpness
'Let them find their own way out,' said his father with unaccustomed sharpness.
“让他们自寻出路,”他父亲一反常态,气愤地说道。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](变化、动作、感情等)急剧的,骤然的,大幅度的,强烈的 A sharp change, movement, or feeling occurs suddenly, and is great in amount, force, or degree.
There's been a sharp rise in the rate of inflation...
通货膨胀率已大幅上升。
Tennis requires a lot of short sharp movements...
打网球需要做大量快速而剧烈的动作。
He felt a sharp pain in the abductor muscle in his right thigh.
他感到右大腿外展肌一阵剧痛。
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Unemployment among the over forties has risen sharply in recent years...
最近几年 40 岁以上的人的失业率大幅上升。
I turned my body sharply in the chair...
我在椅子上突然转过身子。
The latest survey shows buying plans for homes are sharply lower than in June.
最近的调查表明计划买房的人数与 6 月份相比骤减。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](差异)明显的,鲜明的;(图像、声音等)清晰的 A sharp difference, image, or sound is very easy to see, hear, or distinguish.
[usu ADJ n]
Many people make a sharp distinction between humans and other animals...
很多人认为人类和其他动物截然不同。
Her reticence was in sharp contrast to the glamour and star status of her predecessors...
她的寡言少语和前任们的光鲜亮丽、明星范儿十足形成了鲜明的对比。
All the footmarks are quite sharp and clear...
所有的脚印都清晰可见。
We heard a voice sing out in a clear, sharp tone.
我们听到了一阵清脆嘹亮的歌声。
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Opinions on this are sharply divided...
在这个问题上分歧很大。
The woman's figure is sharply brought out by the intense light...
在强光照射下,那女子的身材清晰可见。
The things she saw and heard every day made her ever more sharply aware of the separation between herself and her family.
每天的所见所闻让她比任何时候都更强烈地意识到自己和家人的分离。
sharpness
The telescope will show us our Universe as we've never seen it before, with wonderful sharpness and clarity.
望远镜将使我们无比清晰地看到一个我们从未见过的宇宙。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](味道或气味)强烈的,苦的,冲的 A sharp taste or smell is rather strong or bitter, but is often also clear and fresh.
...a colourless, almost odourless liquid with a sharp, sweetish taste...
一种几乎无气味的无色液体,尝起来微甜,味道很冲
In the hot sun the rain-washed herbs smelled sharp and spicy and sweet all at once.
烈日下,被雨水冲刷过的香草闻起来既冲又香气扑鼻。
sharpness
The pesto vinaigrette added a stimulating sharpness.
香蒜酱色拉调味汁增加了一种刺激性的辛辣味道。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](天气等)严寒的;(风)凛冽的 A sharp wind, or sharp cold, is so strong or intense that it almost hurts you when you are exposed to it.
The wind was not as sharp and cruel as it had been.
风不像刚才那么凛冽和凶猛了。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](衣服)整洁的,优雅的,时髦的Sharp clothes are neat, elegant, and fashionable.
Now politics is all about the right haircut and a sharp suit...
现在政界讲究的无非是合适的发型和时髦的衣着。
A sharp dresser, Wyatt is never seen in casual clothes.
怀亚特衣着入时,从未有人见过他穿便装。
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[ADV 副词](…点)整;准时地Sharp is used after stating a particular time to show that something happens at exactly the time stated.
[n ADV]
She planned to unlock the store at 8.00 sharp this morning.
她打算今天早上 8 点整准时开门营业。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](用于音符后)升半音的(常用#符号表示)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 #.
[usu n N]
A solitary viola plucks a lonely, soft F sharp.
一把中提琴独自奏出了一个寂寞柔和的升F 调。
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See also:
razor-sharp
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[PHRASE 短语](活动或工作中)最困难的部分,最危险的部分 If you say that someone is at the sharp end of a particular activity or type of work, you mean that they are involved in the most difficult or dangerous aspects of it.
[usu v-link PHR]
[mainly BRIT 主英]
Vincent French is a real estate broker at the sharp end of a tough and exacting business...
文森特·弗伦奇在房地产这个艰难行业做了最吃苦受累的不动产经纪人。
Working at the sharp end, many of us have noted an increase in the number of patients attending surgeries.
从事一线工作,我们很多人已经注意到来做手术的病人越来越多。
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short, sharp shock→see:
shock
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sharp★/ʃɑːp; NAmEʃɑːrp/
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sharpsharpssharpedsharpingadjective★(sharp·er,sharp·est)edge/point 锋;尖1★having a fine edge or point, especially of sth that can cut or make a hole in sth 锋利的;锐利的;尖的◆a sharp knife锋利的刀◆sharp teeth锋利的牙齿OPP
blunt
rise/drop/change 升;降;变化2★[usually before noun ]sudden and rapid, especially of a change in sth (变化)急剧的,骤然的◆a sharp drop in prices价格的骤降◆a sharp rise in crime犯罪率的急剧上升◆a sharp increase in unemployment失业人数的剧增◆He heard a sharp intake of breath.他听到猛地倒吸一口气的声音。◆We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock(= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time).对青少年罪犯我们需要给以短暂但严厉的惩处。clear/definite 清楚;明确3★[usually before noun ]clear and definite 清楚明确的;清晰的;鲜明的◆a sharp outline清晰的轮廓◆The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade).这张照片不是很清晰。◆She drew a sharp distinctionbetween domestic and international politics. 她将国内政治和国际政治截然分开。◆In sharp contrastto her mood, the clouds were breaking up to reveal a blue sky. 乌云渐渐散开,露出了蓝天,这和她的情绪形成了鲜明的对照。◆The issue must be brought into sharper focus.必须使这个问题成为更清晰的焦点。mind/eyes 头脑;眼睛4★(of people or their minds, eyes, etc. 人或人的头脑、眼睛等)quick to notice or understand things or to react 敏锐的;灵敏的;敏捷的◆to have sharp eyes有敏锐的眼睛◆a girl of sharp intelligence聪颖的女孩◆a sharp sense of humour很强的幽默感◆He kept a sharp lookout for any strangers.他警惕地守望着,不放过任何一个陌生人。◆It was very sharp of you to see that!你能看到这一点,很有洞察力!critical 批评性5★(of a person or what they say 人或言语)critical or severe 尖锐的;严厉的◆sharp criticism尖锐的批评◆Emma has a sharp tongue(= she often speaks in an unpleasant or unkind way).埃玛说话尖刻。sharpwith sb ◆He was very sharp with me when I was late.我迟到了,让他狠狠训了一通。sounds 声音6★[usually before noun ]loud, sudden and often high in tone 突然而响亮的◆She read out the list in sharp, clipped tones.她清脆快速地宣读了名单。◆There was a sharp knock on the door.敲门声大作。feeling 感觉7★(of a physical feeling or an emotion 感觉或感情)very strong and sudden, often like being cut or wounded (常指受伤似地)剧烈的,猛烈的SYN
intense
◆He winced as a sharp pain shot through his leg.腿上一阵剧痛,疼得他龇牙咧嘴。◆Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy.波利感到一阵强烈的嫉妒。curves 弯儿8★changing direction suddenly 急转方向的◆a sharp bend in the road公路上的急转弯◆a sharp turn to the left向左的急转flavour/smell 味道;气味9★strong and slightly bitter 强烈略苦的;辛辣的;刺鼻的◆The cheese has a distinctively sharp taste.这奶酪味道很冲。☞synonyms at
bitter
frost/wind 霜;风10★used to describe a very cold or very severe frostor wind 严寒的;凛冽的☞see also
razor-sharp
clever and dishonest 狡诈11( disapproving) (of a person or their way of doing business 人或做事方式)clever but possibly dishonest 狡猾的;诡诈的◆His lawyer's a sharp operator.他的律师是个老狐狸。◆The firm had to face some sharp practicefrom competing companies. 公司不得不面对竞争对手们的小动作。clothes 衣服12[usually before noun ](of clothes or the way sb dresses 衣服或衣着风格)fashionable and new 时髦的;入时的◆The consultants were a group of men in sharp suits.顾问都是些衣着入时的男人。◆Todd is a sharp dresser.托德衣着时髦。face/features 脸;相貌13not full or round in shape 瘦削的;不丰满的◆a man with a thin face and sharp features (= a pointed nose and chin)脸瘦而棱角分明的男人in music 音乐14used after the name of a note to mean a note a semitone/half tonehigher (用于音符后,表示该音符)升半音的◆the Piano Sonata in C sharp minor升 C 小调钢琴奏鸣曲OPP
flat
☞compare
natural
adj. (9 )15above the correct pitch(= how high or low a note sounds) 偏高音的◆That note sounded sharp.这个音听着偏高。OPP
flat
▶sharp·ness/ʃɑːpnəs; NAmEʃɑːrpnəs/noun[countable , uncountable ]◆There was a sudden sharpness in her voice.她的嗓音突然抬高了。IDIOMSlook ˈsharp( BrE) ( informal) used in orders to tell sb to be quick or to hurry 赶快;赶紧◆You'd better look sharp or you'll be late.你得快点,不然就迟到了。not the sharpest knife in the ˈdrawer | not the sharpest tool in the ˈbox( informal,humorous) not intelligent 不聪明;迟钝◆He's not exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer, is he?他的脑子一点儿也不灵活,是不是?the ˈsharp end (of sth)( BrE) ( informal) the place or position of greatest difficulty or responsibility 最为困难(或责任极其重大)的地方(或职位)◆He started work at the sharp end of the business, as a salesman.他从这一行最为棘手的工作做起,当了推销员。adverbexactly 准确地1used after an expression for a time of day to mean ‘exactly’ (用于表时间的词语后,表示准时)…整◆Please be here at seven o'clock sharp.请七点整到这里。left/right 左;右2( BrE) ~ left/rightturning suddenly to the left or right 向左╱向右急转music 音乐3(comparativesharp·erno superlative)above the correct pitch(= how high or low a note sounds) 偏高音地OPP
flat
noun _musicalnotation.jpg _sharp.jpg 1( music 音) a note played a semitone/half tonehigher than the note that is named. The written symbol is (♯) 升半音◆It's a difficult piece to play, full of sharps and flats.这支乐曲不好演奏,到处是升半音、降半音。OPP
flat
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natural
n. (2 )2sharps[plural ]( medical 医) things with a sharp edge or point, such as needles and syringes锐利的东西(如针、注射器等)◆the safe disposal of sharps对有利刃或尖刺的东西的安全处置sharp/ʃɑːp; NAmEʃɑːrp/sharp·ness/ʃɑːpnəs; NAmEʃɑːrpnəs/
1able to cut easily having a very thin edge or point that can cut things easilyOPP blunt: Make sure you use a good sharp knife. Its teeth are razor sharp (=very sharp).2turn a sharp turn or bend changes direction suddenly: We came to a sharp bend in the road.sharp left/right Take a sharp left after the church.3increase/change a sharp increase, rise, fall etc happens suddenly and is great in amountSYN steep: a sharp increase in prices a sharp fall in unemployment4difference sharp differences are very big and very noticeable: sharp differences of opinion There is a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. His honesty is in sharp contrast to (=very different from) some other politicians.5pain/feelings a sharp pain or feeling is sudden and severeOPP dull: I felt a sharp pain in my back. I was left with a sharp sense of disappointment.6disapproving speaking in a way that shows you disapprove of something or are annoyedOPP mild: a sharp rebuke John’s tone was sharp. The boss can be very sharp with people when she’s busy.somebody has a sharp tongue (=they speak in a very disapproving way which often upsets people)7intelligent able to think and understand things very quickly, and not easily deceivedOPP dull, stupid: a journalist with an extremely sharp mind8keep a sharp eye on somebody to watch someone very carefully, especially because you do not trust them: Keep a sharp eye on the kids at all times!9pencil having a very thin point that can draw an exact lineOPP blunt: Make sure your pencils are sharp before we begin the test.10sound a sharp sound or cry is loud, short, and sudden: a sharp cry of pain a sharp intake of breath11taste having a slightly bitter tasteOPP mild: sharp cheddar cheese Add mustard to give the dressing a sharper taste.12clothes attractive and fashionableSYN smart British English: Tod looked really sharp in his tux. a sharp suit13shape not rounded or curved: sharp features Her mother had a sharp little nose.14image/picture if an image or picture is sharp, you can see all the details very clearlyOPP fuzzy: The outlines of the trees were sharp and clear.15good at noticing things able to see and notice details very wella sharp eye for detail (=the ability to notice and deal with details)16musica)F sharp/D sharp/C sharp etc a musical note that is sharp has been raised by one semitone from the note F, D, C etcb)if music or singing is sharp, it is played or sung at a slightly higher pitch than it should be →
flat1(9)
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17weather sharp wind/frost a very cold wind or a severe frost: A sharp wind blew across the lake.18sharp practice British English behaviour, especially in business, that is dishonest but not illegal: He’s been guilty of sharp practice in the past.19be on the sharp end (of something) British English informal to experience the worst effects of something: We were always on the sharp end of clients’ complaints.—sharpness noun [uncountable] →
sharply
THESAURUSsharp having a very thin edge or point that can cut things easily: · a sharp knife· The dog’s teeth were very sharp.· Be careful. That knife’s very sharp.· You’ll need some sharp scissors.· Puppies mean to be playful, but their sharp teeth can give you a nasty bite.jagged having an irregular edge with a lot of sharp points: · a jagged rock· The floor was covered with jagged pieces of glass.spiky having a lot of thin sharp points: · a spiky cactus plant· The hedgehog uses its spiky fur for protection.· Some corals are quite smooth, others are sharp and spiky.prickly covered in a lot of small sharp points – used mainly about plants: · a prickly bush· prickly leaves· The hedge was all prickly.serrated a serrated edge on a saw or knife has a lot of sharp points on it: · It’s best to use a knife with a serrated edge.razor-sharp extremely sharp: · The cat had razor-sharp claws.not sharpblunt not sharp – used about tools, weapons, or pencils: · All the kitchen knives were blunt.· a blunt pencil· The woman had been attacked with a blunt instrument.
sharp1 adjective
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sharpsharp2 adverb
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1at ten thirty/2 o'clock etc sharp at exactly 10.30, 2.00 etc: We’re meeting at one thirty sharp.2sharp left/right British English if you turn sharp left or right, you make a sudden change of direction to the left or right: You turn sharp right at the crossroads.3look sharp British English old-fashioned used to tell someone to do something quickly: If you look sharp, you might catch him before he leaves for London.4played or sung at a slightly higher pitch than is correct → flat
sharp1 adjective
sharp2 adverb
sharp3 noun
sharpsharp3 noun [countable]
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1a musical note that has been raised one semitone above the note written2the sign (#) in a line of written music, used to show that a musical note should be raised →