1 sharp /ˈʃɑɚp/ adjective sharper; sharpest
sharper; sharpest
Learner's definition of SHARP
[also more sharp; most sharp]
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: having a thin edge that is able to cut things or a fine point that is able to make a hole in things锋利的 — opposite blunt, dull; see also razor-sharp 2
a : sudden and quick骤然的;急剧的 b : involving a sudden change in direction急转向的 3
a : clear and easy to see清楚的;清晰的 b : very noticeable明显的;鲜明的 4
: having or showing a quick ability to notice and understand things敏锐的;机敏的 5
: very sudden and severe剧烈的 6
: critical or harsh尖锐的;严厉的 -
a sharp reply/attack/criticism/rebuke尖锐的回应/抨击/批评;严厉的谴责
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He was very sharp with her. [=he spoke to her in a very harsh way]他对她说话很尖刻。
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She has a sharp tongue. [=she tends to say very critical things to people]她说话很刻薄。
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: loud, short, and sudden刺耳的 8
of cheese : having a strong odor and flavor(奶酪)味道浓烈的 9
: very strong and cold极冷的 10
disapproving : clever in a bad or dishonest way狡猾的 11
: ending in a point or edge尖的 12
informal : stylish or fashionable时髦的 13 music
a : higher than the true pitch音调偏高的 b : higher than a specified note by a semitone升半音的 — compare 1flat 10, 1natural 8
keep a sharp eye on
: to watch (someone or something) carefully仔细照看
— sharpness
noun [noncount] 2 sharp /ˈʃɑɚp/ adverb
Learner's definition of SHARP
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: exactly —
used to refer to an exact time…整(表时间) 2
: above the correct musical pitch音调偏高地 — compare 3flat 4
look sharp
informal
: to act quickly : hurry赶紧 3 sharp /ˈʃɑɚp/ noun
plural sharps
plural sharps
Learner's definition of SHARP
[count]
: a musical note that is one semitone higher than a specified note(音符的)升半音 also : a written symbol ♯ that is placed before a note to show that it should be played a semitone higher升半音符号(#,置于音符前,表示该音符升半音) — compare 2flat 3, 2natural 2