英语词汇“sharp”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

sharpadjective

uk/ʃɑːp/us/ʃɑːrp/

sharp adjective (ABLE TO CUT)

B1 having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something:

a knife with a sharp edge/blade.

sharp teeth/claws/fingernails

The point of this pencil isn't sharp enough.

C2 producing or describing a quick, strong pain that makes you feel like you have been cut:

She nudged me with a sharp elbow, to tell me to be quiet.

I have this sharp pain in my chest, doctor.

used to describe a part of someone's face that is very pointed:

a thin face with a sharp nose

If someone is sharp or makes a sharp statement, they speak or act in a severe and angry way that can hurt other people:

He was a little sharp with me when I asked him to help.

The proposals came in for some sharp criticism.

More examples

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.

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Sharp and blunt

blunt
hone
jaggy
keen
point
pointed
pointy
prickly
razor-sharp
sharpen
sharply
spike
spiked
spiky
spiny
whet

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Pain & painful

Severe

Becoming angry and expressing anger

sharp adjective (SUDDEN)

B2 happening suddenly, quickly, and strongly:

a sharp drop in temperature

a sharp decline in the standard of living

a sharp rise/increase in the number of cases of the disease

a sharp bend in the road

to suffer a sharp blow to the head

More examples

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.

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Not expected or planned

ad hoc
ad hocism
ad hockery
ad lib
ad-lib
adventitious
against (all) the odds/against all odds idiom
explosive
involuntary
it's just one of those things idiom
just like that idiom
make sth up as you go along idiom
muddle
sharply
spur
summary
unawares
undreamed of
unexpected
unforeseen

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sharp adjective (TASTE)

sour in taste:

Lemons have a sharp taste.

This cheese is rather sharp.

Synonym

acid

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Flavours & tastes

acidic
acidity
acidulous
aftertaste
bite
bitter
cheesy
flavourful
flavourless
flavoursome
full-bodied
gamy
plummy
savour
sugary
sweet-and-sour
sweetness
tang
tangy
toasty

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sharp adjective (CLEAR)

C1 clear; easy to see or understand:

This TV gives a very sharp picture.

The mountains stood in sharp contrast to the blue sky.

There is a sharp distinction between crimes which involve injury to people and those that don't.

It was a sharp reminder of how dangerous the world can be.

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Easy to understand

(as) clear as day idiom
accessible
assimilate
axiomatic
clarity
crystal
crystal clear idiom
explicit
expressly
graphic
hang
hang together
incisive
limpid
loud
transparent
understandable
undiluted
unmistakable
well defined

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sharp adjective (CLEVER)

B2 mainly approving intelligent or quick to notice things:

Birdwatchers need to have sharp ears and eyes.

She has a sharp eye for a bargain.

Our new director is very sharp.

She manages to combine a sharp mind/intellect with a sympathetic manner.

He was a man of sharp wit/sharp-witted man who always spoke his mind.

The play was full of sharp one-liners.

US He may be old but he's still as sharp as a tack.

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Perceptive

acute
acutely
alert
antenna
eagle eye
eye
gimlet
have an eye for sth idiom
have eyes in the back of your head idiom
have gimlet eyes idiom
have/keep (all) your wits about you idiom
hawk-eyed
insight
observant
perceptive
percipient
razor-sharp
sharp-eyed
sharply
wit

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Intelligence

sharp adjective (FASHIONABLE)

informal fashionable:

Tony is a very sharp dresser.

a sharp-suited business executive

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Style & appearance of clothes

backless
baggy
bespoke
black tie
bootcut
half-sleeve
hang
ill-fitting
knitted
low-cut
preppy
ruck
S, s
scantily
scoop-neck
sequin
skintight
tweedy
white-tie
wraparound

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Modern & fashionable

sharpness

noun [ U ] uk/ˈʃɑːp.nəs/us/ˈʃɑːrp.nəs/

She has a remarkable sharpness of mind.

the sharpness of a photograph/image

Idiom(s)

have a sharp tongue

sharpadverb

uk/ʃɑːp/us/ʃɑːrp/

sharp adverb (SUDDENLY)

C1 suddenly or immediately:

After the church, turn sharp left/right.

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Not expected or planned

ad hoc
ad hocism
ad hockery
ad lib
ad-lib
adventitious
against (all) the odds/against all odds idiom
explosive
involuntary
it's just one of those things idiom
just like that idiom
make sth up as you go along idiom
muddle
sharply
spur
summary
unawares
undreamed of
unexpected
unforeseen

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sharp adverb (EXACTLY)

C1 exactly at the stated time:

The performance will start at 7.30 sharp.

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Accurate and exact

accuracy
accurate
aright
authoritative
bang
be bang on idiom
exact
exactly
flat
in so many words idiom
infallible
infallibly
letter-perfect
literal
strictly speaking idiom
technically
to the day idiom
to the letter idiom
truly
unerring

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At the right time

单词	sharp
释义	Contents adjective (6) sharp (ABLE TO CUT) sharp (SUDDEN) sharp (TASTE) sharp (CLEAR) sharp (CLEVER) sharp (FASHIONABLE) adverb (2) sharp (SUDDENLY) sharp (EXACTLY) adjective, adverb (1) sharp (1) noun (1) sharp (1) more…(1) sharpness Contents adjective (7) sharp (ABLE TO CUT) sharp (SUDDEN) sharp (STRONGLY FELT) sharp (SEVERE) sharp (CLEAR) sharp (QUICK) sharp (FASHIONABLE) adjective (1) sharp (MUSIC) adverb (1) sharp (EXACTLY) noun (1) sharp (MUSIC) more…(1) sharpness Contents adjective (4) sharp (1) sharp (2) sharp (3) sharp (4) English American Business sharpadjective uk/ʃɑːp/us/ʃɑːrp/ sharp adjective (ABLE TO CUT) B1 having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something: a knife with a sharp edge/blade. sharp teeth/claws/fingernails The point of this pencil isn't sharp enough. C2 producing or describing a quick, strong pain that makes you feel like you have been cut: She nudged me with a sharp elbow, to tell me to be quiet. I have this sharp pain in my chest, doctor. used to describe a part of someone's face that is very pointed: a thin face with a sharp nose If someone is sharp or makes a sharp statement, they speak or act in a severe and angry way that can hurt other people: He was a little sharp with me when I asked him to help. The proposals came in for some sharp criticism. More examples 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Sharp and blunt blunt hone jaggy keen point pointed pointy prickly razor-sharp sharpen sharply spike spiked spiky spiny whet You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Pain & painful Severe Becoming angry and expressing anger sharp adjective (SUDDEN) B2 happening suddenly, quickly, and strongly: a sharp drop in temperature a sharp decline in the standard of living a sharp rise/increase in the number of cases of the disease a sharp bend in the road to suffer a sharp blow to the head More examples 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Not expected or planned ad hoc ad hocism ad hockery ad lib ad-lib adventitious against (all) the odds/against all odds idiom explosive involuntary it's just one of those things idiom just like that idiom *make sth* up as you go along idiom muddle sharply spur summary unawares undreamed of unexpected unforeseen See more results » sharp adjective (TASTE) sour in taste: Lemons have a sharp taste. This cheese is rather sharp. Synonym acid Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Flavours & tastes acidic acidity acidulous aftertaste bite bitter cheesy flavourful flavourless flavoursome full-bodied gamy plummy savour sugary sweet-and-sour sweetness tang tangy toasty See more results » sharp adjective (CLEAR) C1 clear; easy to see or understand: This TV gives a very sharp picture. The mountains stood in sharp contrast to the blue sky. There is a sharp distinction between crimes which involve injury to people and those that don't. It was a sharp reminder of how dangerous the world can be. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Easy to understand (as) clear as day idiom accessible assimilate axiomatic clarity crystal crystal clear idiom explicit expressly graphic hang hang together incisive limpid loud transparent understandable undiluted unmistakable well defined See more results » sharp adjective (CLEVER) B2 mainly approving intelligent or quick to notice things: Birdwatchers need to have sharp ears and eyes. She has a sharp eye for a bargain. Our new director is very sharp. She manages to combine a sharp mind/intellect with a sympathetic manner. He was a man of sharp wit/sharp-witted man who always spoke his mind. The play was full of sharp one-liners. US He may be old but he's still as sharp as a tack. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Perceptive acute acutely alert antenna eagle eye eye gimlet** have an eye for sth idiom *have eyes in the back of your* head idiom have gimlet eyes** idiom have/keep (all) your wits about you idiom hawk-eyed insight observant perceptive percipient razor-sharp sharp-eyed sharply wit You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Intelligence sharp adjective (FASHIONABLE) informal fashionable: Tony is a very sharp dresser. a sharp-suited business executive Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Style & appearance of clothes backless baggy bespoke black tie bootcut half-sleeve hang ill-fitting knitted low-cut preppy ruck S, s scantily scoop-neck sequin skintight tweedy white-tie wraparound See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Modern & fashionable sharpness noun [ U ] uk/ˈʃɑːp.nəs/us/ˈʃɑːrp.nəs/ She has a remarkable sharpness of mind. the sharpness of a photograph/image Idiom(s) have a sharp tongue sharpadverb uk/ʃɑːp/us/ʃɑːrp/ sharp adverb (SUDDENLY) C1 suddenly or immediately: After the church, turn sharp left/right. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Not expected or planned ad hoc ad hocism ad hockery ad lib ad-lib adventitious against (all) the odds/against all odds idiom explosive involuntary it's just one of those things idiom just like that idiom *make sth* up as you go along idiom muddle sharply spur summary unawares undreamed of unexpected unforeseen See more results » sharp adverb (EXACTLY) C1 exactly at the stated time: The performance will start at 7.30 sharp. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Accurate and exact accuracy accurate aright authoritative bang be bang on idiom exact exactly flat in so many words idiom infallible infallibly letter-perfect literal strictly speaking idiom technically to the day idiom to the letter idiom truly unerring See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: At the right time sharpadjective, adverb uk/ʃɑːp/us/ʃɑːrp/ higher than the correct or stated musical note: The E string on my guitar is a bit sharp. This concerto is in the key of C sharp (= the set of musical notes a semitone higher than the one based on the note C). to sing sharp Compare flat adjective adverb natural adjective Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Notes of the musical scale A, a B, b C, c D, d doh E, e flat la lah lah 1 major mi middle C minor register semitone soh sol sol-fa te See more results » sharpnoun [ C ] uk/ʃɑːp/us/ʃɑːrp/ (a symbol for) a note that is a semitone higher than the stated note Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Notes of the musical scale A, a B, b C, c D, d doh E, e flat la lah lah 1 major mi middle C minor register semitone soh sol sol-fa te See more results » sharpadjective [ -er/-est only ] us/ʃɑrp/ sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (ABLE TO CUT) having a thin edge or point that can cut something: a sharp blade/knife She put a sharp point on the pencil. sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (SUDDEN) sudden and immediately noticeable: a sharp drop in temperature a sharp increase in prices There’s a sharp curve in the road up ahead. sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (STRONGLY FELT) strongly felt: As he leaned over, he felt a sudden, sharp pain in his lower back. This sauce is pretty sharp (= It has a strong taste). sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (SEVERE) intended to be strong enough to be felt as painful: The candidate delivered a sharp attack on her opponent’s voting record. Leonard has a sharp tongue (= often speaks in a severe and critical way). sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (CLEAR) easy to see or understand; clear: High-definition television produces a very sharp picture. Sales this month were up, in sharp contrast to the dismal sales of the last few months. sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (QUICK) able to understand or see quickly and easily: She has a really sharp mind and a great sense of humor. sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (FASHIONABLE) infml fashionable: a sharp dresser sharpness noun [ U ] us/ˈʃɑrp·nəs/ sharpadjective, adverb [ -er/-est only ] us/ʃɑrp/ sharp adjective, adverb [ -er/-est only ] (MUSIC) music higher in pitch than a particular note or the correct note sharpadverb [ not gradable ] us/ʃɑrp/ sharp adverb [ not gradable ] (EXACTLY) exactly at the stated time: The tour bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. sharp. sharpnoun [ C ] us/ʃɑrp/ sharp noun [ C ] (MUSIC) music a mark in written music showing that a note should be played a half step higher: sharpadjective uk/ʃɑːp/us a sharp change is sudden and very noticeable: a sharp rise/increase in sth Analysts expect a sharp rise in core inflation to 2.7%. The decision is likely to mean a sharp increase in regulatory fees paid by companies registered as sponsors. a sharp drop/decline/fall in sth There has been a sharp decline in the standard of living. Builders faced a sharp drop in construction spending in November. showing intelligence and excellent judgement: The two are very sharp businessmen who have seen their property business move from handling small-scale office developments to schemes totaling €800 million. She is known in the media as a sharp and incisive thinker. sharp language is severe and angry: The CEO's proposals came in for some sharp criticism. be sharp with sb He was sharp with me when I asked him to help. Gomez's business practices came under sharp attack at the Senate hearing. in sharp contrast (to sth) in a way that is clearly recognized as different to something else:** Sales were particularly strong last month, in sharp contrast to its main competitors.
随便看	have the decency, good sense, etc. to do sth have the ear of sb have the final word on something have the floor have the hots for sb have the inside track have the inside track have the last laugh have the last word on something have the makings of have the makings of sth have the measure of sb/sth have the measure of sb/sth have the odds/cards stacked against you have the patience of a saint have the wind at your back have the world at your feet have time have time on your hands have time on your side have time to kill have to have to do sth have to do with something have to hand it to sb

sharpadjective

sharp adjective (ABLE TO CUT)

sharp adjective (SUDDEN)

sharp adjective (TASTE)

sharp adjective (CLEAR)

sharp adjective (CLEVER)

sharp adjective (FASHIONABLE)

Idiom(s)

sharpadverb

sharp adverb (SUDDENLY)

sharp adverb (EXACTLY)

sharpadjective, adverb

sharpnoun [ C ]

sharpadjective [ -er/-est only ]

sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (ABLE TO CUT)

sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (SUDDEN)

sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (STRONGLY FELT)

sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (SEVERE)

sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (CLEAR)

sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (QUICK)

sharp adjective [ -er/-est only ] (FASHIONABLE)

sharpadjective, adverb [ -er/-est only ]

sharp adjective, adverb [ -er/-est only ] (MUSIC)

sharpadverb [ not gradable ]

sharp adverb [ not gradable ] (EXACTLY)

sharpnoun [ C ]

sharp noun [ C ] (MUSIC)

sharpadjective