1 having a very thin but strong edge or point; that can cut or make a hole in sth easily 锋利的；尖锐的: a sharp knife 锋利的刀sharp teeth 尖牙 [OPP] blunt 反义词为blunt

2 (used about a change of direction or level) very great and sudden （指方向或水平的改变）急剧的: a sharp rise/fall in inflation 通胀急升╱骤降This is a sharp bend so slow down. 这是个急转弯，因此要放慢速度。

3 clear and definite 清晰的；明确的: the sharp outline of the hills 群山清晰的轮廓a sharp contrast between the lives of the rich and the poor 贫富悬殊

4 able to think, act, understand, see or hear quickly （思维、行动、理解力、视觉或听觉）敏锐的，灵敏的: a sharp mind 敏锐的头脑You must have sharp eyes if you can read that sign from here. 要是你从这里也看得清那个标志，你的目光一定很敏锐。

5 (used about actions or movements) quick and sudden （指行动或动作）迅速的，突然的: One short sharp blow was enough to end the fight. 只要快速地轻击一拳就能结束这场拳赛。

6 (used about words, comments, etc) said in an angry way; intended to upset sb or be critical （指措辞、评论等）严厉的，辛辣的，尖刻的

7 (used about pain) very strong and sudden （指疼痛）剧烈的，急剧的: a sharp pain in the chest 胸部剧痛 [OPP] dull 反义词为dull

8 (used about sth that affects the senses) strong; not mild or gentle, often causing an unpleasant feeling （指刺激感官的事物）强烈的，浓烈的: a sharp taste 浓烈的味道a sharp wind 烈风

9 (symbol #) (in music) half a note higher than the stated note （音乐）升半音的: in the key of C sharp minor 用升C小调 ☞Look at flat ¹(5). 参看flat^1(5)。 ☞picture at music 见music插图

10 (in music) slightly higher than the correct note （音乐）音调偏高的: That last note was sharp. Can you sing it again? 最后一个音偏高了，再唱一次好吗？ ☞Look at flat ¹(6). 参看flat^1(6)。 ➔sharply /ˈʃɑ:pli ||; ˈʃɑrplɪ/ adv The road bends sharply to the left. 这条路向左急转弯。Share prices fell sharply this morning. 今天早上股价大跌。 ➔sharpness noun [U]