sharp

🇬🇧 UK/ʃɑ:p/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Having a fine cutting edge or point; intelligent and quick-witted; raised by one semitone in music.

锋利的;敏锐的,精明的;(音乐)升半音的

n.

The musical symbol (♯) indicating a note raised by one semitone; a note so raised.

(音乐)升号;升半音

adv.

Exactly at a stated time; at a higher pitch than correct.

准时地;(音调)偏高地

v.

To raise the pitch of a note by one semitone.

将音调升高半音

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
sharpother
=sharp

Common Collocations

  • 1.sharp contrast鲜明对比
  • 2.sharp mind敏锐的头脑
  • 3.sharp turn急转弯
  • 4.C sharp升C调

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Always keep your kitchen knives sharp for safer and more efficient cutting.

  • 2.

    She has a sharp mind and can solve complex problems in minutes.

  • 3.

    The piece is written in F sharp, which gives it a bright, energetic tone.

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