单词 | sharp |
释义 | sharp (ʃɑːʳp ) Word forms: sharps , sharper , sharpest 1. adjective B1 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. Using a sharp knife, cut away the pith and peel from both fruits. The ground was strewn with sharp-edged pebbles. Synonyms: keen, cutting, sharpened, honed 2. adjective B2 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. ...black sharp-toed cowboy boots. Synonyms: pointed, tapering, tapered, spiky 3. adjective A sharp bend or turn is one that changes direction suddenly. I was approaching a fairly sharp bend that swept downhill to the left. Sharp is also an adverb. Do not cross the bridge but turn sharp left to go down on to the towpath. sharply adverb [ADVERB after verb] Room number nine was at the far end of the corridor where it turned sharply to the right. 4. adjective B2 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. Gates is known to be a superb analyst with a sharp eye and an excellent memory. Synonyms: quick-witted, clever, astute, acute sharpness uncountable noun [oft NOUN of noun] I liked their enthusiasm and sharpness of mind. 5. adjective 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. That ruling had drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups. Synonyms: cutting, biting, severe, bitter sharply adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] 'You've known,' she said sharply, 'and you didn't tell me?' Environmentalists were sharply critical of the policy for its failure to encourage conservation. sharpness uncountable noun 'Let them find their own way out,' said his father with unaccustomed sharpness. 6. adjective B2 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. Tennis requires a lot of short sharp movements. He felt a sharp pain in the abductor muscle in his right thigh. Synonyms: sudden, marked, abrupt, extreme sharply adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] B2 Unemployment among the over-forties has risen sharply in recent years. I turned my body sharply in the chair. The latest survey shows buying plans for homes are sharply lower than in June. 7. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A sharp difference, image, or sound is very easy to see, hear, or distinguish. Many people make a sharp distinction between humans and other animals. Her reticence was in sharp contrast to the glamour and star status of her predecessors. All the footmarks are quite sharp and clear. We heard a voice sing out in a clear, sharp tone. Synonyms: clear, distinct, clear-cut, well-defined sharply adverb [usually ADVERB with verb, oft ADVERB adjective] Opinions on this are sharply divided. The woman's figure is sharply brought out by the intense Provençal light. She was sharply aware of the separation between herself and her family. sharpness uncountable noun The telescope will show us our Universe as we've never seen it before, with wonderful sharpness and clarity. 8. adjective 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. In the hot sun the rain-washed herbs smelled sharp and spicy and sweet all at once. Synonyms: sour, strong, tart, pungent sharpness uncountable noun The pesto vinaigrette added a stimulating sharpness. 9. graded adjective 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. Synonyms: cold, biting, keen, bitter 10. graded adjective Sharp clothes are neat, elegant, and fashionable. Now politics is all about the right haircut and a sharp suit. A sharp dresser, Wyatt is never seen in casual clothes. Synonyms: stylish, smart, fashionable, trendy [informal] 11. adverb [noun ADVERB] Sharp is used after stating a particular time to show that something happens at exactly the time stated. She planned to unlock the store at 8.00 sharp this morning. Synonyms: promptly, precisely, exactly, on time 12. countable noun [usually noun NOUN] 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 ♯. A solitary viola plucks a lonely, soft F sharp. 13. See also razor-sharp 14. at the sharp end phrase [usually verb-link PHRASE, oft PHR of n] 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. [mainly British] He is a real estate broker at the sharp end of a tough and exacting business. Working at the sharp end, many of us have noted an increase in the number of patients. 15. short, sharp shock phrase [NOUN inflects] A short, sharp shock is a punishment that is fairly harsh and severe but only lasts for a short time. [British] Idioms: at the sharp end [mainly British] actually involved in an activity or situation and therefore aware of the reality of the situation, rather than having only a theoretical understanding of it These men are at the sharp end of law enforcement and when a man is waving a gun, they have to act decisively. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: sharp spike They are also digested slowly and do not give a sharp spike in blood sugar. The Sun It should use that advantage by ensuring that monetary policy aims at stability rather than causing a sharp spike in the exchange rate. Times, Sunday Times There was a sharp spike in the price with early trades pushing it up from 330p to 456p. Times, Sunday Times This stayed relatively constant until the turn of this century, which has seen a sharp spike to 34.1 and 8.7 respectively. Times, Sunday Times Last year's sharp spike in food and oil prices was hailed as the warning of dire shortages to come. Times, Sunday Times There were the usual sharp swings in the prices of some of the smaller natural resources companies. Times, Sunday Times Even if the currency were fairly limited, sharp swings in value could threaten financial stability. Times, Sunday Times The stock, prone to sharp swings as sentiment changes, rose 15 per cent that day as speculation intensified. Times, Sunday Times The companies are highly geared to changes in asset prices, meaning sharp swings when these markets turn, as they have recently. Times, Sunday Times Both banks appear to be in-creasing their presence in the retail market to offset the occasional sharp swings in the fortunes of their traditional businesses. Times,Sunday Times The second thing that struck me was his sharp taste for surrealism. Times, Sunday Times The mixture of the sharp taste of the oysters and the leeks in the sauce combined perfectly with the fresh fish. Times, Sunday Times Proper sourdough has a mildly acetic smell and a slightly sharp taste. Times, Sunday Times At 32, he's experiencing the sharp taste of rejection. Times, Sunday Times They start the fermentation process that thickens the milk and gives it that sharp taste. Times, Sunday Times In its vast mouth were rows of sharp teeth that clashed behind the tip of his tail as he fled. Times, Sunday Times Never mind that it doesn’t have sharp teeth. Smithsonian If these were the victors ringing bells, they had crushing boots, poisonous breath and horribly sharp teeth. Times,Sunday Times It had long sharp teeth for tearing prey and large clawed toes similar to those on modern ostriches and turkeys. The Sun With large claws and sharp teeth, they can grow to 4ft long and run at up to 30mph. The Sun It puts them to one side, to eat later, by impaling them on a sharp thorn or on barbed wire and sometimes builds up a grisly larder. Times, Sunday Times I would be grappling with sharp thorns and scratchy briars, attempting to persuade overgrown hedgerows to become neat, living, sheep-proof fences. Times, Sunday Times Then he turned his attention to his club's summer chequebook and the sharp thorns that his celebrated team have recently had to grasp. Times, Sunday Times Both birds instantly got caught in the sharp thorns and were immobilised. Times, Sunday Times Wear tough gloves to protect yourself from the sharp thorns. Times, Sunday Times Nervously pursuing a target of 140, they had stumbled to 78 for four on a pitch allowing sharp turn and occasional erratic bounce. Times, Sunday Times In 2001, aged 64, he took part in a triathlon, but fell off his bike taking a sharp turn. Times, Sunday Times It's then a sharp turn with an uphill exit. Times,Sunday Times It appears that containers came loose, causing it to list and sink after a sharp turn. Times, Sunday Times But then - for reasons which aren't entirely clear but can be surmised - the club took a sharp turn. Times, Sunday Times The walls bear witness to our emerging student culture — one of insatiable curiosity, intentionality and sharp wit. Times, Sunday Times He had a precise mind and a sharp wit and, as your obituary said, unshakable integrity and a dedication to truth, honesty and justice. Times, Sunday Times He possessed a sharp wit and an irrepressible sense of humour and was a celebrated raconteur and conversationalist within the sometimes overbearing corridors of academia. Times, Sunday Times He was not a particularly studious guy, but he had a sharp mind, a sharp wit, and a wonderful personality. Christianity Today His sharp wit and unfailing sense of humour will be missed by all who knew him. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 锋利的, 尖锐的感受 Japanese: 鋭い, 激しい |
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