sharp
adjective
uk
/ʃɑːp/ us
/ʃɑːrp/sharp adjective (ABLE TO CUT)
- 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.
sharp adjective (SUDDEN)
- 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.
sharp adjective (TASTE)
sharp adjective (CLEAR)
C1
清晰的;清楚的
This TV gives a very sharp picture.
這台電視機影像非常清晰。
There is a sharp distinction between crimes which involve injury to people and those that don't.
造成人身傷害的犯罪和未造成人身傷害的犯罪兩者之間有明顯的界線。
sharp adjective (CLEVER)
B2 mainly approving
聰明的;精明的;敏銳的
Our new director is very sharp.
我們的新主任非常精明。
The play was full of sharp one-liners.
這齣戲充滿了機智風趣的俏皮話。
sharp adjective (FASHIONABLE)
sharp
adverb
uk
/ʃɑːp/ us
/ʃɑːrp/sharp
adjective, adverb
uk
/ʃɑːp/ us
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