sharpen
UK/'ʃɑ:pn/US
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Definitions
v.
To make or become sharp, keen, or more precise
使变锋利，削尖；使敏锐
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsharpenother
=sharpen
Common Collocations
- 1.sharpen a pencil削铅笔
- 2.sharpen skills磨练技能
- 3.sharpen focus集中注意力
- 4.sharpen the mind使头脑敏锐
Example Sentences
- 1.
She used a whetstone to sharpen the kitchen knife before cooking.
- 2.
Regular practice will sharpen your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- 3.
The debate helped sharpen the differences between the two political parties.