sharp

sharp
adjective

(of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something
锋利的，尖利的
cut the cake with a very sharp knife.
用锋利的小刀切蛋糕。
keep tools sharp.
使工具保持锋利。
■producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect
急剧的；尖刺的
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
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
there was a sharp crack of thunder.
一声尖利的雷声。
■(of words or a speaker) intended or intending to criticize or hurt
（言辞，说话者）刻薄的；辛辣的
she feared his sharp tongue.
她害怕他那刻薄的嘴。
■(of an emotion or experience) felt acutely or intensely; painful
（情感，经历）剧烈的；强烈的；痛苦的
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
a sharp pencil.
尖尖的铅笔。
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
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。
the scene was as sharp and clear in his mind as a film.
这一幕就像电影一样，在他脑海里清晰可见。
■(informal)(of clothes or their wearer) smart and stylish
(非正式)（衣服，穿戴者）时髦的，笔挺的
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
there was a sharp increase in interest rates.
利率陡然上升。
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
the bus creaked round a sharp hairpin bend.
公共汽车嘎吱嘎吱地拐过了U形急转弯。
■having or showing speed of perception, comprehension, or response
敏锐的；敏捷的；机智的
her sharp eyes missed nothing.
什么东西都逃脱不了她那双敏锐的眼睛。
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。
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
Paul's a sharp operator.
保尔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
F sharp.
升F调。
■(of a key) having a sharp or sharps in the signature
（调号）带升半音号的

adverb

precisely (used after an expression of time)
正（指时刻）；准时地
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
we had to turn sharp right to get into the kitchen.
我们必须向右急转才能进厨房。
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
he heard him playing a little sharp on the high notes.
他听见他在高音上弹得略高一些。

noun

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 sharps)a thing with a sharp edge, such as a blade or a fragment of glass
尖头；锋利的刀刃；玻璃碎片
the safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
安全处理尖利的东西和医院废弃物。
(informal)a swindler or cheat
(非正式)骗子。参见card sharp

verb
[with obj.]

[usu. asadj. sharped](Music, US)raise the pitch of (a note)
(乐美)升音演奏
(archaic)cheat or swindle (someone), especially at cards. sharper
(古)（尤指牌戏中）欺骗
the fellow is drunk, let's sharp him.
这家伙醉了，让我们骗骗他。

常用词组
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

派生
sharply
adverb
sharpness
noun
语源

Old English sc(e)arp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch scherp and German scharf

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