sharpness

1. ADJ-GRADED 锋利的;锐利的
   A sharp point or edge is very thin and can cut through things very easily. A sharp knife, tool, or other object has a point or edge of this kind.
   1. The other end of the twig is sharpened into a sharp point to use as a toothpick...
      细枝的另一端被削尖用作牙签。
   2. Using a sharp knife, cut away the pith and peel from both fruits...
      用一把锋利的刀削去两种水果的外皮和中果皮。
   3. The ground was strewn with sharp-edged pebbles.
      地上铺满了棱角锋利的石子。
2. ADJ-GRADED 尖的;有尖角的
   You can describe a shape or an object as sharp if part of it or one end of it comes to a point or forms an angle.
   1. His nose was thin and sharp.
      他的鼻子又细又尖。
   2. ...black sharp-toed cowboy boots.
      黑色尖头牛仔靴
3. ADJ-GRADED 突然转向的;急转弯的
   A sharp bend or turn is one that changes direction suddenly.
   1. I was approaching a fairly sharp bend that swept downhill to the left.
      我正驶向下坡路上一个突然向左的急转弯。
   2. Sharp is also an adverb.
      
   3. Do not cross the bridge but turn sharp left to go down on to the towpath.
      不要过桥，向左急转弯开到坡下的纤道上去。
4. ADJ-GRADED (人)敏锐的，灵敏的，敏捷的，机灵的
   If you describe someone as sharp, you are praising them because they are quick to notice, hear, understand, or react to things.
   1. He is very sharp, a quick thinker and swift with repartee...
      他非常机敏，反应很快，并且能说会道。
   2. Gates is known to be a superb analyst with a sharp eye and an excellent memory.
      盖茨是公认的杰出分析家，他目光敏锐且记忆力超群。
5. ADJ-GRADED (言辞)激烈的，尖锐的，尖刻的，严厉的
   If someone says something in a sharp way, they say it suddenly and rather firmly or angrily, for example because they are warning or criticizing you.
   1. 'Don't contradict your mother,' was Charles's sharp reprimand...
      “不要和你妈妈顶嘴，”查尔斯严厉地斥责道。
   2. That ruling had drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups.
      那项判决已遭到了民权组织的严厉批评。
6. ADJ-GRADED (变化、动作、感情等)急剧的，骤然的，大幅度的，强烈的
   A sharp change, movement, or feeling occurs suddenly, and is great in amount, force, or degree.
   1. There's been a sharp rise in the rate of inflation...
      通货膨胀率已大幅上升。
   2. Tennis requires a lot of short sharp movements...
      打网球需要做大量快速而剧烈的动作。
   3. He felt a sharp pain in the abductor muscle in his right thigh.
      他感到右大腿外展肌一阵剧痛。
7. ADJ-GRADED (差异)明显的，鲜明的;(图像、声音等)清晰的
   A sharp difference, image, or sound is very easy to see, hear, or distinguish.
   1. Many people make a sharp distinction between humans and other animals...
      很多人认为人类和其他动物截然不同。
   2. Her reticence was in sharp contrast to the glamour and star status of her predecessors...
      她的寡言少语和前任们的光鲜亮丽、明星范儿十足形成了鲜明的对比。
   3. All the footmarks are quite sharp and clear...
      所有的脚印都清晰可见。
   4. We heard a voice sing out in a clear, sharp tone.
      我们听到了一阵清脆嘹亮的歌声。
8. ADJ-GRADED (味道或气味)强烈的，苦的，冲的
   A sharp taste or smell is rather strong or bitter, but is often also clear and fresh.
   1. ...a colourless, almost odourless liquid with a sharp, sweetish taste...
      一种几乎无气味的无色液体,尝起来微甜，味道很冲
   2. In the hot sun the rain-washed herbs smelled sharp and spicy and sweet all at once.
      烈日下，被雨水冲刷过的香草闻起来既冲又香气扑鼻。
9. ADJ-GRADED (天气等)严寒的;(风)凛冽的
   A sharp wind, or sharp cold, is so strong or intense that it almost hurts you when you are exposed to it.
   1. The wind was not as sharp and cruel as it had been.
      风不像刚才那么凛冽和凶猛了。
10. ADJ-GRADED (衣服)整洁的，优雅的，时髦的
    Sharp clothes are neat, elegant, and fashionable.
    1. Now politics is all about the right haircut and a sharp suit...
       现在政界讲究的无非是合适的发型和时髦的衣着。
    2. A sharp dresser, Wyatt is never seen in casual clothes.
       怀亚特衣着入时，从未有人见过他穿便装。
11. ADV (…点)整;准时地
    Sharp is used after stating a particular time to show that something happens at exactly the time stated.
    1. She planned to unlock the store at 8.00 sharp this morning.
       她打算今天早上 8 点整准时开门营业。
12. N-COUNT (用于音符后)升半音的(常用＃符号表示)
    Sharp is used after a letter representing a musical note to show that the note should be played or sung half a tone higher. Sharp is often represented by the symbol #.
    1. A solitary viola plucks a lonely, soft F sharp.
       一把中提琴独自奏出了一个寂寞柔和的升F 调。
13. See also: razor-sharp
14. PHRASE (活动或工作中)最困难的部分，最危险的部分
    If you say that someone is at the sharp end of a particular activity or type of work, you mean that they are involved in the most difficult or dangerous aspects of it.
    1. Vincent French is a real estate broker at the sharp end of a tough and exacting business...
       文森特·弗伦奇在房地产这个艰难行业做了最吃苦受累的不动产经纪人。
    2. Working at the sharp end, many of us have noted an increase in the number of patients attending surgeries.
       从事一线工作，我们很多人已经注意到来做手术的病人越来越多。
15. short, sharp shock → see: shock

1. The unprecedented sharpness of Hubble's image has revealed surprising details of the nebula ejection process.
   哈勃太空望远镜拍摄到的图片相当清晰，以至于揭示了这一令人惊讶的星云喷射过程。
2. This trade-off between sharpness and wisdom has led psychologists to suggest that "maturity quotients" be adopted for adults.
   敏锐和智慧之间的协调，心理学家们就此提出了在成年人在采用“成熟商”这一概念。
3. He retained just enough sharpness to season his kindness; his mind was rough and his heart was soft.
   他还保留了一点点刚够调节他的厚道的粗糙性子，这是个举动粗鲁而心地善良的人。
4. When the edge sharpness parameter increases, the curve of intensity autocorrelation becomes narrow, and the autocorrelation spectra.
   当锐度参量增加时，强度自相关曲线宽度变窄，自相关频谱曲线随之展宽。
5. Feeling the sharpness of his claws.
   感觉到它爪子的尖利。
6. We buy and sell different brands of cameras in search of the holy grail of sharpness.
   我们不停的买进卖出不同品牌的相机和镜头，为了有一天能到达锐度的天堂。
7. Lacking sharpness or clarity of understanding or perception.
   反应迟钝的，感觉迟钝的。理解力或领悟力迟钝的或薄弱的。
8. Shape describes the form of the particle without reference to the sharpness of its edges.
   形状描述该颗粒外形，不考虑颗粒边角的锐度。
9. If you want the utmost in sharpness, don't buy a zoom lens.
   你要高锐度，别买变焦头。
10. Locate the Sharpness or Edge enhancement control for your display device.
    找到您的显示设备上的清晰度或边缘强化控制。
11. Lacking sharpness or clarity of understanding or perception. Intelligence is often correlated to memory.
    理解力经常是和记忆力相关联的。
12. My friend saw the sharpness of the dilemma.
    我的朋友看到了这一难题的尖锐性。
13. Transformations include all image-manipulation tools-shear, sharpness, hue, rotate, contrast, and line weight.
    变形包括所有的图像操作工具，如修剪、锐化、色调、旋转、对比、线段粗细。
14. Japanese swords are renowned for their hardness and extreme sharpness; they were the weapons of the samurai.
    日本人的军刀因其坚硬和极端锋利而闻名，是日本武士的武器。
15. The definition and sharpness of the images depends on the light density of the surroundings and on the magnification.
    象的分辨力和清晰度取决于周围背景的光密度和放大率。
16. Designed for the most challenging security applications, it provides high contrast, brightness, and sharpness across the entire image plane for optimal image quality.
    该镜头对亮度和整个图像平面清晰度最佳的图像质量可进行高度对比，为最具挑战性的安全应用而设计。
17. The image sharpness evaluation algorithm ( ISEA) and zoom tracking method ( ZTM) are combined for AF.
    在该算法中结合了图像清晰度评价对焦算法（ISEA）与变焦跟踪算法（ZTM）。
18. Not only does this result in dull, monotone colors, but it also decreases contrast and image sharpness.
    这不仅导致了灰蒙蒙单调的色彩，同时也降低了成像的对比度和清晰度。
19. Attention can be compared to the sharpness of a knife.
    注意力可以比喻成为刀的锋利度。
20. It also provides tools for saturation, color balance and sharpness.
    它还提供了工具，饱和度，色彩平衡和敏锐性。
21. Roundness depends on the sharpness or radius of curvature of the edges.
    浑圆度取决于边角的锐度或曲率半径。
22. Column efficiency is a measure of peak sharpness, which is important for the detection of trace components.
    柱效是对峰尖锐程度的测量评估，对痕量（微量）组分的检测尤其重要。
23. They bring to their studies a sharpness and a shrewdness which you do not expect in an18 year old.
    他们在学习中显示出一种在18岁的人身上预料不到的敏锐和精明。
24. We use nonparametric tests, we lose sharpness in estimating intervals.
    使用非常数检验我们失掉了估计区间的灵敏性。
25. In this way, the sharpness of the wire ( 2) is improved.
    按照这样的方式，可提高切割丝（2）的锋利度。
26. The material is striking for its extreme sharpness and clarity.
    这个“材料”具有极大的尖锐性和鲜明性，十分引人注意。
27. I like the sharpness of the color and the light and shadow on the face of the model.
    我喜欢这种锐利的颜色和光线及光影效果。
28. Locate the sharpness control for your display. It could be labeled Sharpness or Edge enhancement.
    找到显示器上的清晰度控制。它可能标记为清晰度或边缘强化。
29. Sharpness strength, high hardness, can be used as additives, can partially replace the WC.
    锋利度强，硬度高，可当做添加剂，可部分代替WC。
30. General policy for microcredit in its wider sense, is bound to be devoid of focus and sharpness.
    秘书长在其更广泛意义上小额信贷的政策，必然是重点和清晰度没有。

noun

1. harshness of manner

   Synonym:    asperity

2. the quality of being sharp and clear

   Synonym:    distinctness

3. thinness of edge or fineness of point

   Synonym:    keenness

4. the quality of being keenly and painfully felt
   1. the sharpness of her loss

5. a strong odor or taste property
   1. the pungency of mustard
   2. the sulfurous bite of garlic
   3. the sharpness of strange spices
   4. the raciness of the wine

   Synonym:    pungencybiteraciness

6. the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
   1. his voice had an edge to it

   Synonym:    edge

7. a quick and penetrating intelligence
   1. he argued with great acuteness
   2. I admired the keenness of his mind

   Synonym:    acutenessacuitykeenness