sharp adj. ⇨sharp1 (a sharp knife)⇨sharp2 (a sharp tongue)⇨bitter1 (a sharp taste)⇨cunning (a sharp operator)⇨high3 (a sharp voice/knock)⇨marked (a sharp contrast)⇨sudden (a sharp rise/increase)sharp1
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a sharp knife锋利的刀a sharp tongue说话尖刻sharp ♦︎ jagged ♦︎ serratedThese words all describe sth that has a very fine edge or point that cuts well, or that can make holes.这些词均表示锋利的、尖的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a sharp / jagged / serrated edge◆a sharp / serrated blade / knife◆a sharp / jagged rock◆sharp / jagged teeth■sharphaving a fine edge or point, especially of sth that can cut or make a hole in sth锋利的;锐利的;尖的◆You'll need a really sharp knife for this job.要完成这项工作,你需要一把十分锋利的刀。◆Careful-the kittens have razor-sharp teeth.当心-小猫的牙齿十分锋利。OPPbluntⓘ A blunt knife or object does not have a sharp edge or point. * blunt指刀等器具不锋利的、钝的◆This pencil's blunt!这铅笔不尖了!◆The police said he had been hit with a blunt instrument.警方说他遭到了钝器击打。■jagged ˈdʒægɪd with rough, pointed, often sharp edges有尖突的;锯齿状的◆It is a stark landscape of black, jagged peaks.那是一片由黑色嶙峋的山峰构成的荒凉景色。◆The floor was covered with jagged pieces of glass from smashed bottles.地板上到处都是摔碎的瓶子留下的玻璃碎片。ⓘ Typical collocates of jagged are edge, glass, knife, mountain, peak, rocks and teeth. * jagged的常见搭配词有edge、glass、knife、mountain、peak、rock和teeth。■serrated səˈreɪtɪd having a series of sharp points on the edge like a saw(= a tool used for cutting wood or metal)锯齿状的◆Use a knife with a serrated edge for cutting bread.切面包要用带锯齿刃的刀。sharp2
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a sharp knife锋利的刀a sharp tongue说话尖刻➡ See also the entry for short3另见short条第3义sharp ♦︎ terse ♦︎ curt ♦︎ brusque ♦︎ clipped ♦︎ abruptThese words all describe speaking in an unfriendly way and/or using few words.这些词均表示说话无礼的、简短生硬的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sharp / curt / brusque / abrupt with sb◆a sharp / terse / curt / brusque / clipped voice◆a sharp / curt / brusque / clipped tone◆a sharp / terse / curt reply◆a curt / a brusque / an abrupt manner◆rather sharp / curt / brusque / abrupt■sharp (usuallydisapproving) (of a person or what they say) critical or harsh(人或言语)尖锐的,严厉的◆sharp criticism尖锐的批评◆He was very sharp with me when I was late.我迟到了,他狠狠训了我一通。◆Emma has a sharp tongue(= she often speaks in a harsh or unkind way).埃玛说话很尖刻。▸sharply
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◆'Is there a problem?' he asked sharply.“有问题吗?”他厉声问道。■terse (sometimesdisapproving) (of sb's speech or writing) using few words and often not seeming polite or friendly(说话或文章)简要的,简短生硬的◆The President issued a terse statement denying the charges.总统发表了一份简短声明,否认那些指控。■curt (usuallydisapproving) (of a person's manner, actions or writing) appearing rude because very few words are used, or because sth is done in a very quick way(人的举止、行动或文章)短促而失礼的,唐突无礼的◆She dismissed him with a curt nod of the head.她随便点了一下头就把他打发走了。◆She ignored the curt order.她对简单粗暴的命令不屑一顾。◆A curt note of rejection arrived from the company director.董事传来了一张便条,就这样随便拒绝了。■brusquebruːsk, brʊsk; NAmEbrʌsk (usuallydisapproving) (of a person or what they say) using very few words and sounding rude(人或话语)短促而无礼的◆I'm sorry if I was a bit brusque with you.如果我曾经对你出言怠慢,请见谅。■clipped (sometimesdisapproving) (of a person's voice or words) clear and fast but not very friendly(人的声音或话语)干脆而生硬◆his clipped, military tones他那短促的军人腔调■abrupt (sometimesdisapproving) (of a person's manner or actions) appearing rude because very few words are used, or because sth is done in a very quick way(人的举止或行动)粗鲁的,莽撞的,生硬的,唐突的◆She was very abrupt with me in our meeting.我们会面时她跟我说话非常生硬。◆He indicated Isabel with an abrupt movement of his head.他晃了一下脑袋,头指向伊莎贝尔。NOTE辨析 Terse, curt, brusque or abrupt?Terse describes the language sb/sth uses and can sometimes be approving. * terse描述某人所使用的语言简洁,有时可含褒义◆The manual was terse and practical.那说明书简短而实用。◆a terse and gripping thriller简短而又扣人心弦的惊险小说Brusque describes people or their manner but always refers to them using few words. Curt and abrupt can also describe actions. * brusque描述人或其举止,但总是指说话短促。curt和abrupt也可描述行动◆a curt / abrupt nod / gesture唐突无礼的点头/手势Terse and curt can be used for written words as well as speech. * terse和curt既可描述口头讲的话也可描述书面文字◆a terse / curt letter of dismissal一封简短冷硬的解聘信
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