sharp

名词

UK/ʃɑːp/
US/ʃɑːrp/

定义 sharp 名词

music

  1. Countable

    a musical note that is a semitone higher than a specified note, or a symbol indicating this.

形容词

UK/ʃɑːp/
US/ʃɑːrp/

定义 sharp 形容词

cutting

  1. B1

    having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce something easily.

    • a knife with a very sharp blade.

    • sharp teeth, claws, or fingernails.

    • This pencil isn't sharp enough.

pain

  1. C2

    experiencing or causing a sudden, intense, cutting pain.

    • She gave me a sharp nudge with her elbow, signaling me to be quiet.

    • Doctor, I'm experiencing a sharp pain in my chest.

    • He felt a sharp pain in his head suddenly.

shape

  1. describing a facial feature with a pointed or well-defined shape.

    • a gaunt face with a sharp nose.

    • She has a sharp chin and cheekbones.

manner

  1. speaking or acting in a critical, severe, or unkind manner.

    • He was a bit sharp with me when I asked him for help.

    • The proposals received some sharp criticism.

    • She gave a sharp response to her colleague.

sudden

  1. B2

    occurring suddenly, quickly, and often to a great degree.

    • a sharp drop in temperature.

    • a sharp decline in the standard of living.

    • a sharp increase in the number of cases of the disease.

taste

  1. having a strong, biting, or acidic flavor.

    • Lemons have a sharp taste.

    • This cheese is quite sharp.

    • This salad dressing has a sharp flavor.

clear

  1. C1

    clear and distinct; easy to see or understand.

    • This TV provides 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 do not.

intelligent

  1. B2approving

    quick-witted, intelligent, or keenly observant.

    • Birdwatchers need to have sharp ears and eyes.

    • She has a sharp eye for a bargain.

    • Our new director is very sharp.

fashion

  1. informal

    stylish or fashionable in appearance.

    • Tony is a very sharp dresser.

    • a sharp-suited business executive.

副词

UK/ʃɑːp/
US/ʃɑːrp/

定义 sharp 副词

suddenly

  1. C1

    suddenly or abruptly.

    • After the church, turn sharp left/right.

    • The car stopped sharp.

exactly

  1. C1

    exactly at the specified time.

    • The performance will start at 7.30 sharp.

    • Please be there at 3 PM sharp.

成语

  • have a sharp tongue

    To be someone who frequently criticizes others in a harsh and cutting manner.

    She has a sharp tongue and can always pinpoint others' flaws.