sharp 1 S3 W2 / ʃɑp $ ʃɑrp / 形容词 ( comparative sharper , superlative sharpest )

1 able to cut easily having a very thin edge or point that can cut things easily 反义词 blunt :

Make sure you use a good sharp knife.

Its teeth are razor sharp (= very sharp ) .

2 turn a sharp turn or bend changes direction suddenly :

We came to a sharp bend in the road.

sharp left/right

Take a sharp left after the church.

3 increase/change a sharp increase, rise, fall etc happens suddenly and is great in amount 同义词 steep :

a sharp increase in prices

a sharp fall in unemployment

4 difference sharp differences are very big and very noticeable :

sharp differences of opinion

There is a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics.

His honesty is in sharp contrast to (= very different from ) some other politicians.

5 pain/feelings a sharp pain or feeling is sudden and severe 反义词 dull :

I felt a sharp pain in my back.

I was left with a sharp sense of disappointment.

6 disapproving speaking in a way that shows you disapprove of something or are annoyed 反义词 mild :

a sharp rebuke

John’s tone was sharp.

The boss can be very sharp with people when she’s busy.

somebody has a sharp tongue (= they speak in a very disapproving way which often upsets people )

7 intelligent able to think and understand things very quickly, and not easily deceived 反义词 dull , stupid :

a journalist with an extremely sharp mind

8 keep a sharp eye on somebody to watch someone very carefully, especially because you do not trust them :

Keep a sharp eye on the kids at all times!

9 pencil having a very thin point that can draw an exact line 反义词 blunt :

Make sure your pencils are sharp before we begin the test.

10 sound a sharp sound or cry is loud, short, and sudden :

a sharp cry of pain

a sharp intake of breath

11 taste having a slightly bitter taste 反义词 mild :

sharp cheddar cheese

Add mustard to give the dressing a sharper taste.

12 clothes attractive and fashionable 同义词 smart British English :

Tod looked really sharp in his tux.

a sharp suit

13 shape not rounded or curved :

sharp features

Her mother had a sharp little nose.

14 image/picture if an image or picture is sharp, you can see all the details very clearly 反义词 fuzzy :

The outlines of the trees were sharp and clear.

15 good at noticing things able to see and notice details very well

a sharp eye for detail (= the ability to notice and deal with details )

16 music

a) F sharp/D sharp/C sharp etc a musical note that is sharp has been raised by one semitone from the note F, D, C etc

b) if music or singing is sharp, it is played or sung at a slightly higher pitch than it should be → flat 1 ( 9 ) , natural 1 ( 10 )

17 weather sharp wind/frost a very cold wind or a severe frost :

A sharp wind blew across the lake.

18 sharp practice British English behaviour, especially in business, that is dishonest but not illegal :

He’s been guilty of sharp practice in the past.

19 be on the sharp end (of something) British English informal to experience the worst effects of something :

We were always on the sharp end of clients’ complaints.

— sharpness 名词 [不可数名词] → sharply

THESAURUS

sharp having a very thin edge or point that can cut things easily : a sharp knife | The dog’s teeth were very sharp. | Be careful. That knife’s very sharp. | You’ll need some sharp scissors. | Puppies mean to be playful, but their sharp teeth can give you a nasty bite.

jagged having an irregular edge with a lot of sharp points : a jagged rock | The floor was covered with jagged pieces of glass.

spiky having a lot of thin sharp points : a spiky cactus plant | The hedgehog uses its spiky fur for protection. | Some corals are quite smooth, others are sharp and spiky.

prickly covered in a lot of small sharp points – used mainly about plants : a prickly bush | prickly leaves | The hedge was all prickly.

serrated a serrated edge on a saw or knife has a lot of sharp points on it : It’s best to use a knife with a serrated edge.

razor-sharp extremely sharp : The cat had razor-sharp claws.

not sharp

blunt not sharp – used about tools, weapons, or pencils : All the kitchen knives were blunt. | a blunt pencil | The woman had been attacked with a blunt instrument.