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

sharp adj., -er, -est, adv., n.
adj.

having a thin cutting edge or a fine point for cutting or piercing:a sharp knife.
ending in an edge or point:sharp corners.
involving a sudden change in direction:a sharp curve in the road.
clearly defined;
distinct:a sharp contrast between black and white.
biting in taste:a sharp cheese.
piercing in sound:a sharp cry.
keenly cold, such as weather:a sharp, biting wind.
felt strongly;
intense:a sharp pain in his arm.
harsh;
quick and angry:some sharp words about your behavior.
alert or vigilant:Keep a sharp watch.
mentally quick;
keen:a sharp lad.
shrewd or clever:a sharp bargainer.
shrewd to the point of dishonesty:sharp practice.
[Music.]
- (of a tone) raised a half step in pitch:F sharp.
- above an intended pitch, as a note;
  too high (opposed to flat ).
[Informal.]very stylish:a sharp dresser.

adv.

keenly, carefully, or alertly:to look sharp.
abruptly or suddenly:turned sharp and ran.
punctually;
exactly at (a certain time):one o'clock sharp.
[Music.]above the true pitch:to sing sharp.

n. [countable]

sharper.
[Music.]
- a tone one half step above a given tone.
- (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this.

sharp•ly, adv.: spoke sharply to the dog.
sharp•ness, n. [uncountable]

sharp adj., -er, -est, v., adv., n.
adj.

having a thin cutting edge or a fine point;
well-adapted for cutting or piercing:a sharp knife.
terminating in an edge or point;
not blunt or rounded:The table had sharp corners.
involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course:a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn.
abrupt, as an ascent:a sharp drop.
consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features:He had a sharp face.
clearly defined;
distinct:a sharp photographic image.
distinct or marked, as a contrast:sharp differences of opinion.
pungent or biting in taste:a sharp cheese.
piercing or shrill in sound:a sharp cry.
keenly cold, as weather:a sharp, biting wind.
felt acutely;
intense;
distressing:sharp pain.
merciless, caustic, or harsh:sharp words.
fierce or violent:a sharp struggle.
keen or eager:sharp desire.
quick, brisk, or spirited.
alert or vigilant:They kept a sharp watch for the enemy.
mentally acute:a sharp lad.
extremely sensitive or responsive;
keen:sharp vision; sharp hearing.
shrewd or astute:a sharp bargainer.
shrewd to the point of dishonesty:sharp practice.
[Music.]
- (of a tone) raised a chromatic half step in pitch:F sharp.
- above an intended pitch, as a note;
  too high (opposed to flat).
[Informal.]very stylish:a sharp dresser; a sharp jacket.
[Radio, Electronics.]of, relating to, or responsive to a very narrow range of frequencies. Cf. broadband.
[Phonet.]fortis;
voiceless.
composed of hard, angular grains, as sand.

v.t.

[Music.]to raise in pitch, esp. by one chromatic half step.

v.i.

to sound above the true pitch.

adv.

keenly or acutely.
abruptly or suddenly:to pull a horse up sharp.
punctually:Meet me at one o'clock sharp.
vigilantly.
briskly;
quickly.
[Music.]above the true pitch:You're singing a little sharp.

something sharp.
ClothingUsually, sharps. a medium-length needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for all-purpose hand sewing.
a sharper.
[Informal.]an expert.
[Music.]
- a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone.
- (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this.

bef. 900; (adjective, adjectival) Middle English; Old English scearp; cognate with German scharf; akin to Irish cearb a cut (noun, nominal), keen (adjective, adjectival); (adverb, adverbial) Middle English; Old English scearpe, derivative of the adjective, adjectival; (noun, nominal) Middle English, derivative of the adjective, adjectival; (verb, verbal) derivative of the adjective, adjectival

sharp′ly, adv.

sharp′ness, n.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Sharp, keen refer to the edge or point of an instrument, tool, and the like. Sharp applies, in general, to a cutting edge or a point capable of piercing:a sharp knife; a sharp point.Keen is usually applied to sharp edges:a keen sword blade.
6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged clear.
8.See corresponding entry in Unabridged acrid, bitter, piquant, sour.
10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged piercing, nipping, biting.
11.See corresponding entry in Unabridged severe, excruciating.
12.See corresponding entry in Unabridged unmerciful, cutting, acid, acrimonious, pointed, biting.
16.See corresponding entry in Unabridged attentive.
17.See corresponding entry in Unabridged clever, discriminating, discerning, perspicacious. As applied to mental qualities, sharp, keen, intelligent, quick have varying implications. Sharp suggests an acute, sensitive, alert, penetrating quality:a sharp mind.Keen implies observant, incisive, and vigorous:a keen intellect.Intelligent means not only acute, alert, and active, but also able to reason and understand:an intelligent reader.Quick suggests lively and rapid comprehension, prompt response to instruction, and the like:quick at figures.
20.See corresponding entry in Unabridged shady, deceitful.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dull.

Sharp n.

Biographical William ("Fiona Macleod''), 1855–?1905, Scottish poet and critic.

sharp /ʃɑːp/ adj

having a keen edge suitable for cutting
having an edge or point; not rounded or blunt
involving a sudden change, esp in direction: a sharp bend
moving, acting, or reacting quickly, efficiently, etc: sharp reflexes
clearly defined
mentally acute; clever; astute
sly or artful; clever in an underhand way: sharp practice
bitter or harsh: sharp words
shrill or penetrating: a sharp cry
having an acrid taste
keen; biting: a sharp wind, sharp pain
(immediately postpositive) denoting a note that has been raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone: B sharp
(of an instrument, voice, etc) out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitch
Compare flat¹
informal stylish
too smart
at the sharp end ⇒ involved in the area of any activity where there is most difficulty, competition, danger, etc

adv

in a sharp manner
exactly: six o'clock sharp
higher than a standard pitch
out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitch: she sings sharp
Compare flat¹

an accidental that raises the pitch of the following note by one chromatic semitone
Usual symbol: ♯
a note affected by this accidental
Compare flat¹
a thin needle with a sharp point
informal a sharper

(transitive) US Canadian to raise the pitch of (a note), esp by one chromatic semitone
Usual equivalent in Britain and certain other countries): sharpen

Etymology: Old English scearp; related to Old Norse skarpr, Old High German scarpf, Old Irish cerb, Lettish skarbs

ˈsharply adv ˈsharpness n

Sharp /ʃɑːp/ n

Cecil (James). 1859–1924, British musician, best known for collecting, editing, and publishing English folk songs

单词	sharp
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 sharp /ʃɑrp/USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, adv., n. adj. having a thin cutting edge or a fine point for cutting or piercing:a sharp knife. ending in an edge or point:sharp corners. involving a sudden change in direction:a sharp curve in the road. clearly defined; distinct:a sharp contrast between black and white. biting in taste:a sharp cheese. piercing in sound:a sharp cry. keenly cold, such as weather:a sharp, biting wind. felt strongly; intense:a sharp pain in his arm. harsh; quick and angry:some sharp words about your behavior. alert or vigilant:Keep a sharp watch. mentally quick; keen:a sharp lad. shrewd or clever:a sharp bargainer. shrewd to the point of dishonesty:sharp practice. [Music.] (of a tone) raised a half step in pitch:F sharp. above an intended pitch, as a note; too high (opposed to flat ). [Informal.]very stylish:a sharp dresser. adv. keenly, carefully, or alertly:to look sharp. abruptly or suddenly:turned sharp and ran. punctually; exactly at (a certain time):one o'clock sharp. [Music.]above the true pitch:to sing sharp. n. [countable] sharper. [Music.] a tone one half step above a given tone. (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this. sharp•ly, adv.: spoke sharply to the dog. sharp•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 sharp (shärp),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, v., adv., n. adj. having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing:a sharp knife. terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded:The table had sharp corners. involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course:a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn. abrupt, as an ascent:a sharp drop. consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features:He had a sharp face. clearly defined; distinct:a sharp photographic image. distinct or marked, as a contrast:sharp differences of opinion. pungent or biting in taste:a sharp cheese. piercing or shrill in sound:a sharp cry. keenly cold, as weather:a sharp, biting wind. felt acutely; intense; distressing:sharp pain. merciless, caustic, or harsh:sharp words. fierce or violent:a sharp struggle. keen or eager:sharp desire. quick, brisk, or spirited. alert or vigilant:They kept a sharp watch for the enemy. mentally acute:a sharp lad. extremely sensitive or responsive; keen:sharp vision; sharp hearing. shrewd or astute:a sharp bargainer. shrewd to the point of dishonesty:sharp practice. [Music.] (of a tone) raised a chromatic half step in pitch:F sharp. above an intended pitch, as a note; too high (opposed to flat). [Informal.]very stylish:a sharp dresser; a sharp jacket. [Radio, Electronics.]of, relating to, or responsive to a very narrow range of frequencies. Cf. broadband. [Phonet.]fortis; voiceless. composed of hard, angular grains, as sand. v.t. [Music.]to raise in pitch, esp. by one chromatic half step. v.i. to sound above the true pitch. adv. keenly or acutely. abruptly or suddenly:to pull a horse up sharp. punctually:Meet me at one o'clock sharp. vigilantly. briskly; quickly. [Music.]above the true pitch:You're singing a little sharp. n. something sharp. ClothingUsually, sharps. a medium-length needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for all-purpose hand sewing. a sharper. [Informal.]an expert. [Music.] a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone. (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this. bef. 900; (adjective, adjectival) Middle English; Old English scearp; cognate with German scharf; akin to Irish cearb a cut (noun, nominal), keen (adjective, adjectival); (adverb, adverbial) Middle English; Old English scearpe, derivative of the adjective, adjectival; (noun, nominal) Middle English, derivative of the adjective, adjectival; (verb, verbal) derivative of the adjective, adjectival sharp′ly, adv. sharp′ness, n. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Sharp, keen refer to the edge or point of an instrument, tool, and the like. Sharp applies, in general, to a cutting edge or a point capable of piercing:a sharp knife; a sharp point.Keen is usually applied to sharp edges:a keen sword blade. 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged clear. 8.See corresponding entry in Unabridged acrid, bitter, piquant, sour. 10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged piercing, nipping, biting. 11.See corresponding entry in Unabridged severe, excruciating. 12.See corresponding entry in Unabridged unmerciful, cutting, acid, acrimonious, pointed, biting. 16.See corresponding entry in Unabridged attentive. 17.See corresponding entry in Unabridged clever, discriminating, discerning, perspicacious. As applied to mental qualities, sharp, keen, intelligent, quick have varying implications. Sharp suggests an acute, sensitive, alert, penetrating quality:a sharp mind.Keen implies observant, incisive, and vigorous:a keen intellect.Intelligent means not only acute, alert, and active, but also able to reason and understand:an intelligent reader.Quick suggests lively and rapid comprehension, prompt response to instruction, and the like:quick at figures. 20.See corresponding entry in Unabridged shady, deceitful. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dull. Sharp (shärp),USA pronunciation n. Biographical William ("Fiona Macleod''), 1855–?1905, Scottish poet and critic. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: sharp /ʃɑːp/ adj having a keen edge suitable for cutting having an edge or point; not rounded or blunt involving a sudden change, esp in direction: a sharp bend moving, acting, or reacting quickly, efficiently, etc: sharp reflexes clearly defined mentally acute; clever; astute sly or artful; clever in an underhand way: sharp practice bitter or harsh: sharp words shrill or penetrating: a sharp cry having an acrid taste keen; biting: a sharp wind, sharp pain (immediately postpositive) denoting a note that has been raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone: B sharp (of an instrument, voice, etc) out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitch Compare flat¹ informal stylish too smart at the sharp end ⇒ involved in the area of any activity where there is most difficulty, competition, danger, etc adv in a sharp manner exactly: six o'clock sharp higher than a standard pitch out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitch: she sings sharp Compare flat¹ n an accidental that raises the pitch of the following note by one chromatic semitone Usual symbol: ♯ a note affected by this accidental Compare flat¹ a thin needle with a sharp point informal a sharper vb (transitive) US Canadian to raise the pitch of (a note), esp by one chromatic semitone Usual equivalent in Britain and certain other countries): sharpen Etymology: Old English scearp; related to Old Norse skarpr, Old High German scarpf, Old Irish cerb, Lettish skarbs ˈsharply adv ˈsharpness n Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Sharp /ʃɑːp/ n Cecil (James). 1859–1924, British musician, best known for collecting, editing, and publishing English folk songs
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