sharply

sharp

S0320700 (shärp)adj. sharp·er, sharp·est 1. Having a thin edge or a fine point suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing.2. a. Having clear form and detail: a sharp photographic image.b. Terminating in an edge or a point: sharp angular cliffs; a sharp nose.c. Clearly and distinctly set forth: sharp contrasts in behavior.3. Abrupt or acute: a sharp drop; a sharp turn.4. a. Intellectually penetrating; astute: was sharp in his analysis of the problem.b. Marked by keenness and accuracy of perception: sharp hearing.5. Crafty or deceitful, as in business dealings: sharp selling practices.6. Vigilant; alert: kept a sharp lookout for shoplifters.7. a. Briskly or keenly cold and cutting: a sharp wind.b. Harsh or biting in tone or character: sharp criticism.8. Fierce or impetuous; violent: a sharp temper; a sharp assault.9. Intense; severe: a sharp pain.10. a. Sudden and shrill: a sharp whistle.b. Sudden and brilliant or dazzling: a sharp flash of lightning.11. Strongly affecting the senses of smell and taste: a sharp pungent odor; a sharp cheese.12. Composed of hard angular particles: sharp sand.13. Music a. Raised in pitch by a semitone.b. Being above the proper pitch.c. Having the key signature in sharps.14. Informal Attractive or stylish: a sharp jacket.adv.1. In a sharp manner: hit me sharp on the brow.2. Punctually; exactly: at three o'clock sharp.3. Music Above the true or proper pitch.n.1. Music a. A sign (#) used to indicate that a note is to be raised by a semitone.b. A note that is raised a semitone.2. a. A slender sewing needle with a very fine point.b. A hypodermic needle: a canister for disposing of used sharps.3. Informal a. An expert.b. A shrewd cheater; a sharper.v. sharped, sharp·ing, sharps Music v.tr. To raise in pitch by a semitone.v.intr. To play or sing above the proper pitch.

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[Middle English, from Old English scearp; see sker- in Indo-European roots.]

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sharp′ly adv.sharp′ness n.Synonyms: sharp, keen¹, acute
These adjectives all apply literally to fine edges, points, or tips. Figuratively they indicate mental alertness and clarity of comprehension. Sharp suggests quickness and astuteness: "a young man of sharp and active intellect" (John Henry Newman).
Keen implies clear-headedness and acuity: a journalist with a keen mind and quick wits.
Acute suggests penetrating perception or discernment: an acute observer of national politics. See Also Synonyms at fashionable.

Thesaurus

Adv.	1.	sharply - in an aggressive manner; "she was being sharply questioned"aggressively
	2.	sharply - in a well delineated manner; "the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined"crisply
	3.	sharply - changing suddenly in direction and degree; "the road twists sharply after the light"; "turn sharp left here"; "the visor was acutely peaked"; "her shoes had acutely pointed toes"sharp, acutely
	4.	sharply - very suddenly and to a great degree; "conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate"; "prices rose sharply"precipitously

Translations

急剧地锐利地

sharp

(ʃaːp) adjective1. having a thin edge that can cut or a point that can pierce. a sharp knife. 鋒利的，尖的 锋利的，尖的 2. (of pictures, outlines etc) clear and distinct. the sharp outline of the mountain. 輪廓鮮明的 轮廓鲜明的3. (of changes in direction) sudden and quick. a sharp left turn. 突然快速的 急转的4. (of pain etc) keen, acute or intense. He gets a sharp pain after eating. 劇烈的(痛等) 剧烈的（痛等） 5. (often with with) severe. Don't be so sharp with the child!; She got a sharp reproach from me. 嚴厲的 严厉的6. alert. Dogs have sharp ears. 機警的 机警的7. shrill and sudden. a sharp cry. 剌耳的 剌耳的8. of a musical note, raised a semitone; too high in pitch. F sharp; That last note was sharp. (音符)升半音的，音高過高的 （音）升半音的，音偏高的 adverb1. punctually. Come at six (o'clock) sharp. (時間)整點 正点（指时刻） 2. with an abrupt change of direction. Turn sharp left here. 急轉 急转3. at too high a pitch. You're singing sharp. 音高過高地 音偏高地 noun1. a sharp note. sharps and flats. 升高半音 升号，升半音 2. a sign (#) to show that a note is to be raised a semitone. 升半音記號 升半音ˈsharpen verb to make or grow sharp. He sharpened his pencil. 削尖，變尖 削尖ˈsharpener noun an instrument for sharpening. a pencil-sharpener. 磨削工具(如削鉛筆機) 磨削器，削刀 ˈsharply adverb in a sharp manner. a sharply-pointed piece of glass; The road turned sharply to the left; He rebuked her sharply. 尖銳地，急劇地 锐利地，急剧地 ˈsharpness noun 鋒利 锋利sharp practice dishonesty or cheating. 欺詐 欺诈ˌsharp-ˈwitted adjective intelligent and alert. a sharp-witted boy. 機靈的 机智的look sharp to be quick or to hurry. Bring me the books and look sharp (about it)! 趕快 赶快