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单词 sharply
释义

sharply

adverb
/ˈʃɑːpli/
/ˈʃɑːrpli/
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  1. in a critical, rough or severe way
    • The report was sharply critical of the police.
    • ‘Is there a problem?’ he asked sharply.
  2. suddenly and by a large amount
    • Profits fell sharply following the takeover.
    • The road fell sharply to the sea.
    • The temperature drops sharply at night.
  3. in a way that clearly shows the differences between two things
    • Their experiences contrast sharply with those of other children.
    • sharply contrasting attitudes to work
  4. quickly and suddenly or loudly
    • She moved sharply across the room to block his exit.
    • He rapped sharply on the window.
    • He drew his breath in sharply.
  5. used to emphasize that something has a sharp point or edge
    • sharply pointed
    • The spring jutted sharply through the mattress.
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