Definitions
adj. Very serious or intense.
严重的；强烈的
adj. Starting suddenly and lasting a short time, often severely.
急性的
adj. Quick to notice or understand things.
敏锐的
Example
The village faced an acute water shortage last summer.
去年夏天，这个村庄面临严重缺水。
An acute shortage of affordable housing forces many young workers to live far from their workplaces.
经济适用住房的严重短缺迫使许多年轻劳动者住在远离工作地点的地方。
Collocations
- acute shortage
- acute pain
- acute illness
- acute awareness
Word family
- acutely (adv.)
- acuteness (n.)
Synonyms
- severe
- intense
- keen
Antonyms
- chronic
Usage tip
疾病中acute与chronic（慢性的）相对。
FAQ
- What does acute mean?
- Very serious or intense. Starting suddenly and lasting a short time, often severely. Quick to notice or understand things.
- How is acute pronounced?
- UK /əˈkjuːt/, US /əˈkjuːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
