| 单词 | sharp |
| 释义 | sharp adj., n., adv., & v. --adj 1. having an edge or point able to cut or pierce. 2. tapering to a point or edge. 3. abrupt, steep, angular (a sharp fall; a sharp turn). 4. well-defined, clean-cut. 5. a severe or intense (has a sharp temper). b (of food etc.) pungent, keen (a sharp appetite). c (of a frost) severe, hard. 6. (of a voice or sound) shrill and piercing. 7. (of sand etc.) composed of angular grains. 8. (of words or temper etc.) harsh or acrimonious (had a sharp tongue). 9. (of a person) acute; quick to perceive or comprehend. 10. quick to take advantage; artful, unscrupulous, dishonest. 11. vigorous or brisk. 12. Mus. a above the normal pitch. b (of a key) having a sharp or sharps in the signature. c (C, F, etc., sharp) a semitone higher than C, F, etc. 13. colloq. stylish or flashy with regard to dress. --n 1. Mus. a a note raised a semitone above natural pitch. b the sign (**) indicating this. 2. colloq. a swindler or cheat. 3. a fine sewing-needle. --adv 1. punctually (at nine o'clock sharp). 2. suddenly, abruptly, promptly (pulled up sharp). 3. at a sharp angle. 4. Mus. above the true pitch (sings sharp). --v 1. intr. archaic cheat or swindle at cards etc. 2. tr. US Mus. make sharp. Phrases and idioms sharp end colloq. 1. the bow of a ship. 2. the scene of direct action or decision. sharp practice dishonest or barely honest dealings. sharp-set 1. set with a sharp edge. 2. hungry. Derivatives sharply adv. sharpness n. Etymology: OE sc(e)arp f. Gmc |
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