(of an object)having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something
锋利的,尖利的
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cut the cake with a very sharp knife 用锋利的小刀切蛋糕
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keep tools sharp. 使工具保持锋利。
producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect
急剧的;尖刺的
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I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back. 我突然感觉到背部剧痛。
(of a food, taste, or smell)acidic and intense
(食物、口味或气味)刺激的;浓烈的
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fresh goats' milk cheese has a slightly sharper flavour than fromage frais .新鲜山羊奶酪比起酸奶酪味道要浓一点。
(of a sound)sudden and penetrating
(声音)刺耳的
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there was a sharp crack of thunder .突然响起一声震耳欲聋的雷声。
(of words or a speaker)intended or intending to criticize or hurt
(言辞,说话者)刻薄的;辛辣的
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she feared his sharp tongue .她害怕他说话尖刻。
(of an emotion or experience)felt acutely or intensely; painful
(情感,经历)剧烈的;强烈的;痛苦的
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her sharp disappointment was tinged with embarrassment.
她极其失望中又略带尴尬。
(of sand or gravel)composed of angular grains
(沙子,沙砾)由尖颗粒组成的。
tapering to a point or edge
尖的;有突边的
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a sharp pencil 尖尖的铅笔
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her face was thin and her nose sharp .她脸瘦鼻子尖。
distinct in outline or detail; clearly defined
轮廓清晰的;细节清楚的;明确的
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the job was a sharp contrast from her past life 这项工作与她过去生活形成鲜明对比
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the scene was as sharp and clear in his mind as a film .这一幕就像电影一样,清晰地印在他的脑海里。
〈非正式〉 (衣服,穿戴者)时髦的,笔挺的
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they were greeted by a young man in a sharp suit .一个西装笔挺的男子迎接了他们。
(of an action or change)sudden and marked
(行动,变化)突然的;明显的
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there was a sharp increase in interest rates 利率陡然上升
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he heard her sharp intake of breath .他听见她急速的吸气声。
(of a bend, angle, or turn)making a sudden change of direction
(弯处、角度或转弯)突然转向的
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the bus creaked round a sharp hairpin bend .公共汽车嘎吱嘎吱地拐过了一个U形急转弯。
having or showing speed of perception, comprehension, or response
敏锐的;敏捷的;机智的
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her sharp eyes missed nothing 什么东西都逃脱不了她那双敏锐的眼睛
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his old mind was not so sharp as it once was 他岁数大了,头脑不如原先敏捷了
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he had a sharp sense of humour .他非常机智幽默。
quick to take advantage, especially in an unscrupulous or dishonest way
精明的;诡诈的;不诚实的
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Paul's a sharp operator .保罗是个狡诈的江湖骗子。
(of musical sound)above true or normal pitch
(音乐声)偏高的。
[postpositive](of a note)a semitone higher than a specified note
(音符)升半音的
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F sharp .升F调。
(of a key)having a sharp or sharps in the signature
(调号)带升半音号的。
precisely (used after an expression of time)
正(指时刻);准时地
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the meeting starts at 7:30 sharp .会议7: 30准时开始。
in a sudden or abrupt way
突然地;急剧地
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we had to turn sharp right to get into the kitchen 我们必须向右急转才能进厨房
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he was brought up sharp by Helen's voice .海伦的声音使他突然打住。
above the true or normal pitch of musical sound
(音乐声)偏高地
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he heard him playing a little sharp on the high notes. 他听见他在高音上弹得略高了一些。
a musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch
半升音(调)。
the sign (#) indicating this
半升音号(#)。
a long, sharply pointed needle used for general sewing
缝衣长针。
(一般作
尖头;锋利的刀刃;玻璃碎片
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the safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste .安全处理尖利的东西和医院废弃物。
〈非正式〉 骗子。参见<Bold>CARD SHARP</Bold>.
[usu. as adj.
【乐】 〈美〉 升音演奏。
〈古〉 (尤指牌戏中)欺骗
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the fellow is drunk, let's sharp him .这家伙醉了,让我们骗骗他。[ORIGIN: late 17th cent.: from <Bold>SHARPER</Bold>; compare with <Bold>SHARK</Bold><Superscript>2</Superscript>.]
Cecil (James) (1859—1924), English collector of folk songs and folk dances. From 1904 onwards he published a number of collections of songs and dances, stimulating a revival of interest in English folk music. Sharp also founded the English Folk Dance Society in 1911.
夏普,塞西尔(·詹姆士)(1859—1924,英国民间歌舞采集者,从1904年起出版了几部民间歌舞集,推动了英格兰民族音乐的复兴,还于1911年成立了英格兰民族舞蹈协会)。
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sharp as a tack N. Amer. extremely clever or astute 〈北美〉 极其机智的;极其狡猾的 -
the sharp end 见END .
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