sharp
/ʃɑːp/ · /ʃɑːrp/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2978 in the learning path
锋利的；尖的
Definitions
adj. Having an edge or point that cuts or pierces easily.
锋利的；尖的
adj. Sudden and large in degree or amount.
急剧的；显著的
adj. Quick to notice, understand, or respond to things.
敏锐的；机敏的
Example
This knife is sharp enough to slice tomatoes easily.
这把刀足够锋利，切番茄很轻松。
A sharp increase in housing costs has forced many young adults to delay moving out of their parents' homes.
住房成本急剧上涨，迫使许多年轻人推迟搬离父母家的计划。
Collocations
- sharp knife
- sharp increase
- sharp contrast
- sharp mind
Word family
- sharpen (v.)
- sharply (adv.)
- sharpness (n.)
- sharpener (n.)
Antonyms
- blunt
Usage tip
形容变化时常指幅度大且突然，如a sharp rise。
FAQ
- What does sharp mean?
- Having an edge or point that cuts or pierces easily. Sudden and large in degree or amount. Quick to notice, understand, or respond to things.
- How is sharp pronounced?
- UK /ʃɑːp/, US /ʃɑːrp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
