sharply
锐利的,急剧,锐利,急剧的
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Definitions
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sharp·er, sharp·est.
- : having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
- : terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded: The table had sharp corners.
- : involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course: a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn.
- : abrupt, as an ascent: a sharp drop.
- : consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features: He had a sharp face.
- : clearly defined; distinct: a sharp photographic image.
- : distinct or marked, as a contrast: sharp differences of opinion.
- : pungent or biting in taste: a sharp cheese.
- : piercing or shrill in sound: a sharp cry.
- : keenly cold, as weather: a sharp, biting wind.
- : felt acutely; intense; distressing: sharp pain.
- : merciless, caustic, or harsh: sharp words.
- : fierce or violent: a sharp struggle.
- : keen or eager: sharp desire.
- : quick, brisk, or spirited.
- : alert or vigilant: They kept a sharp watch for the enemy.
- : mentally acute: a sharp lad.
- : extremely sensitive or responsive; keen: sharp vision; sharp hearing.
- : shrewd or astute: a sharp bargainer.
- : shrewd to the point of dishonesty: sharp practice.
- : Music. raised a chromatic half step in pitch: F sharp.above an intended pitch, as a note; too high.
- : Informal. very stylish: a sharp dresser; a sharp jacket.
- : Radio, Electronics. of, relating to, or responsive to a very narrow range of frequencies.Compare broadband.
- : Phonetics. fortis; voiceless.
- : composed of hard, angular grains, as sand.
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- : Music. to raise in pitch, especially by one chromatic half step.
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- : to sound above the true pitch.
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- : keenly or acutely.
- : abruptly or suddenly: to pull a horse up sharp.
- : punctually: Meet me at one o'clock sharp.
- : briskly; quickly: The horse turned sharp to the left.
- : Music. above the true pitch: You're singing a little sharp.
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- : something sharp.
- : Usually sharps . a medium-length needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for all-purpose hand sewing.
- : a sharper.
- : Informal. an expert.
- : Music. a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone. the symbol ♯ indicating this.
Phrases
- sharp as a tack
- sharp practice
- keep an eye (a sharp lookout) for
- look sharp
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
The Personal History of David Copperfield is satirical as well, though it’s a gentler, less biting period piece than Iannucci’s phenomenally sharp 2018 film The Death of Stalin.
That sharp rise reflects spiking demand among Nigeria’s wealthy private citizens who are increasingly tapping into “investment migration” programs offered by foreign countries.
As with most other economies around the world, the sharp drop in Nigeria’s GDP growth is largely down to the slowdown in economic activity after the country resorted to a lockdown back in April to curb the spread of the virus.
Yesterday’s sharp, late-day sell-off was but one reminder that the economic recovery lags well behind that of the markets recovery.
This doesn’t mean that if you’re an infinite distance away you will feel these forces — they still die out — but there’s no sharp cutoff.
And why has tuition risen so sharply at public universities?
The sharply tailored blazer and weighty jewelry that cling to her body hints at the dominant personality she possesses.
In its main points the novel diverges sharply from the world of 2004, often at a full revolution from reality.
The country is divided, sharply and unrelentingly, over the same questions.
Women in America are drinking more than ever before, and they are suffering the consequences in sharply rising numbers.
As the bright glow of a little cascade of sparks pierced the darkness, a voice in our rear called sharply: "Hands up!"
When we got down into the bottom Mac turned aside to the deep-worn trail and glanced sharply down at the ruts.
He looked up sharply, his lips parting in a smile that revealed his strong white teeth.
Aristide put the letter in his pocket and turned sharply away, lest she should see a sudden rush of tears.
He glanced sharply from face to face, feeling as though some silent, unseen process were changing everything about him.