sharp
adjective uk/ʃɑːp/ us/ʃɑːrp/
(ABLE TO CUT)
B1 锋利的；尖的
having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something
a knife with a sharp edge/blade. 刀刃锋利的刀子
sharp teeth/claws/fingernails 锋利的牙齿／尖利的爪子／尖尖的指甲
The point of this pencil isn't sharp enough. 这支铅笔的头还不够尖。
C2 （疼痛）迅速而剧烈的
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. 她狠狠地用肘捅了我一下，要我安静点。
I have this sharp pain in my chest, doctor. 医生，我的胸口感到刺痛。
（脸上某部位）尖尖的
used to describe a part of someone's face that is very pointed
a thin face with a sharp nose 长着尖尖鼻子的一张瘦脸
（言行）尖刻的，尖锐的，严厉的
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. 我请他帮忙时，他对我的态度相当刻薄。
The proposals came in for some sharp criticism. 提议遭到了尖锐的批评。
- 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.
(SUDDEN)
B2 突然的;急剧的;猛烈的
happening suddenly, quickly, and strongly
a sharp drop in temperature 气温的急剧下降
a sharp decline in the standard of living 生活水平的骤降
a sharp rise/increase in the number of cases of the disease 该病发病人数的急剧上升
a sharp bend in the road 公路的急转弯
to suffer a sharp blow to the head 头部遭到一记猛击
- 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.
(TASTE)
很酸的
sour in taste
Lemons have a sharp taste. 柠檬的味道很酸。
This cheese is rather sharp. 这种奶酪很酸。
Synonym: acid (CHEMICAL)
(CLEAR)
C1 清晰的;清楚的
clear; easy to see or understand
This TV gives a very sharp picture. 这台电视机图像非常清晰。
The mountains stood in sharp contrast to the blue sky. 群山与蓝天形成了鲜明的对比。
There is a sharp distinction between crimes which involve injury to people and those that don't. 造成人身伤害的犯罪和未造成人身伤害的犯罪之间界线分明。
It was a sharp reminder of how dangerous the world can be. 这清楚地提醒人们这个世界有多么危险。
(CLEVER)
B2 mainly approving聪明的;精明的;敏锐的
intelligent or quick to notice things
Birdwatchers need to have sharp ears and eyes. 观鸟者必须有敏锐的耳朵和眼睛。
She has a sharp eye for a bargain. 她非常善于发现便宜货。
Our new director is very sharp. 我们的新主任非常精明。
She manages to combine a sharp mind/intellect with a sympathetic manner. 她既有机敏的头脑，又能做到善解人意。
He was a man of sharp wit/sharp-witted man who always spoke his mind. 他是一个思维敏捷、说话从不拐弯抹角的人。
The play was full of sharp one-liners. 这出戏充满了机智风趣的俏皮话。
US He may be old but he's still as sharp as a tack. 他可能是上年纪了，但仍然思维敏捷。
(FASHIONABLE)
informal时髦的，时尚的
fashionable
Tony is a very sharp dresser. 托尼衣着很时尚。
a sharp-suited business executive 衣着时髦的企业主管
Idiom
have a sharp tongueidiom (also be sharp-tongued) 说话尖刻，有一张刀子嘴
to be someone who often criticizes and speaks in a severe way
Jane has a sharp tongue, so be warned. 小心点，简说话很刻薄。
sharp
adverb uk/ʃɑːp/ us/ʃɑːrp/
(SUDDENLY)
C1 突然地，立刻地
suddenly or immediately
After the church, turn sharp left/right. 过了教堂，向左／右急转弯。
(EXACTLY)
C1 正好，准时地
exactly at the stated time
The performance will start at 7.30 sharp. 演出将于7：30准时开始。
sharp
adjective, adverb uk/ʃɑːp/ us/ʃɑːrp/
（音）偏高（的），升半音（的）
higher than the correct or stated musical note
The E string on my guitar is a bit sharp. 我吉他上 E 弦的音有些偏高。
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). 这支协奏曲是升C调的。
to sing sharp 唱得偏高
Compare: flat adjective adverb (MUSIC)natural adjective (MUSIC)
sharp
noun [ C ] uk/ʃɑːp/ us/ʃɑːrp/
升半音;升半音号
(a symbol for) a note that is a semitone higher than the stated note