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单词 sharpen
释义

sharpen ​‌

​verb
UK /ˈʃɑː(r)pən/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theysharpen
he/she/itsharpens
present participlesharpening
past tensesharpened
past participlesharpened
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    transitive to make something such as a knife, tool, or pencil sharp
    Synonyms and related words
    To use a tool
    card
    chase
    chip away
  2. 2

    sharpen

    or

    sharpen up

    intransitive/transitive to improve or make something improve

    The programme will give young athletes the chance to sharpen their skills.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make something better
    improve
    enhance
    remedy
    Synonyms and related words
    To become better
    improve
    recover
    look up
  3. 3
    intransitive/transitive to become or to make something stronger or more noticeable

    His speech served only to sharpen the differences between the two men.

    Synonyms and related words
    To become, or to make something stronger
    strengthen
    bolster
    intensify
    Synonyms and related words
    To become more definite, or to make something more definite
    make certain
    beyond (any) doubt
    confirm

sharpen ​‌

​verb
US /ˈʃɑrpən/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theysharpen
he/she/itsharpens
present participlesharpening
past tensesharpened
past participlesharpened
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    transitive to make something such as a knife, tool, or pencil sharp
    Synonyms and related words
    To use a tool
    card
    chase
    chip away
  2. 2

    sharpen

    or

    sharpen up

    intransitive/transitive to improve or make something improve

    The program will give young athletes the chance to sharpen their skills.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make something better
    improve
    enhance
    correct
    Synonyms and related words
    To become better
    improve
    recover
    look up
  3. 3
    intransitive/transitive to become or to make something stronger or more noticeable

    His speech served only to sharpen the differences between the two men.

    Synonyms and related words
    To become, or to make something stronger
    strengthen
    intensify
    invigorate
    Synonyms and related words
    To become more definite, or to make something more definite
    make certain
    confirm
    crystallize
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