acute /əˈkjuːt/ adjective acuter; acutest
acuter; acutest
Learner's definition of ACUTE
[or more acute; most acute]
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: very serious or dangerous : requiring serious attention or action严重的;危险的 -
an acute [=critical, severe] fuel shortage严重的燃料短缺
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an acute crisis一场严重的危机
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the acute phase [=the most important and dangerous phase] of the struggle for independence为独立而斗争的关键阶段
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usually used before a noun : having or showing an ability to think clearly and to understand what is not obvious or simple about something深刻的;敏锐的 -
an acute observation/understanding敏锐的洞察力;深刻的理解力
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an acute observer敏锐的观察家
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an acute sense of humor深刻的幽默感
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It's a politically acute film that does not oversimplify the issues.这部电影很有政治见地,没有将问题过于简单化。
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: very strong and sensitive : highly developed高度发达的;灵敏的 4
: strongly felt or experienced剧烈的;激烈的 5 medical
a : very sharp and severe严重的;剧烈的 b : becoming very severe very quickly急性的;突然恶化的 ◊ A hospital or doctor who specializes in acute care works with patients who have diseases or problems that require immediate care.专门治疗急性病的医院或医生负责救治病情紧急、需要立即得到治疗的病人。
— compare chronic 6
mathematics : ending in a sharp point : measuring less than 90 degrees小于90度角的;锐角的 — compare obtuse 7
of an accent mark : having the form ´带尖音符(´)的 — compare 2grave 3
— acuteness
noun [noncount]