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sharp

/ʃɑːrp/

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adjective

A2formalcommon/ʃɑːrp/

Describes an object with a fine edge or point capable of cutting; also used to describe a person's intelligence or a sudden change in direction or quality.

ruОписывает предмет с тонким краем или остриём, способным резать; также используется для описания ума человека или резкого изменения направления или качества.esDescribe un objeto con un borde fino o punta que puede cortar; también se usa para referirse a una mente aguda o perspicaz, a un cambio brusco de dirección o calidad, o a algo bien definido o intenso.frQualifie un objet à bord fin ou à pointe pouvant couper ou percer ; s'emploie aussi pour un esprit vif, un changement brusque de direction ou une qualité nette et précise.deBezeichnet einen Gegenstand mit dünner Schneide oder Spitze, der schneiden kann; auch für einen scharfen Verstand oder eine plötzliche, deutliche Veränderung von Richtung oder Qualität.ptDescreve um objeto com uma borda fina ou ponta capaz de cortar; também é usado para descrever a inteligência de uma pessoa ou uma mudança brusca de direção ou de qualidade.zh形容物体边缘或尖端锋利,能够切割;也用来形容人头脑敏锐,或形容方向、质量等的急剧变化。arيصف شيئًا له حافة رقيقة أو طرف مدبب قادر على القطع؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف ذكاء الإنسان أو التغير المفاجئ في الاتجاه أو الجودة.

  1. Having a thin edge or point A2 formal

    Able to cut or pierce easily; having a fine edge or point.

    • Be careful with that knife; it's very sharp.
    • The scissors are sharp enough to cut through paper.
    • He used a sharp needle to sew the fabric.

    ruОстрыйesafiladofrtranchant, affilédeScharfptAfiadozh锋利的arحَادّ

    Synonyms: acutecuttingedgedfinekeenrazor-sharp

    Antonyms: bluntdull

  2. Intelligent or quick-witted B1 formal

    Having or showing a quick and intelligent mind.

    • She is a sharp student who always asks good questions.
    • He has a sharp mind for solving puzzles.
    • The detective made a sharp observation about the case.

    ruОстрый умesListo, agudo (intelectualmente)frvif d'espritdeScharfer VerstandptAfiadozh聪明敏锐arحاد الذهن

    Synonyms: acuteastutebrightcleverkeenperceptivequick-wittedsmart

    Antonyms: dimdulldumbslowstupid

  3. Abrupt or sudden B1 formal

    Happening suddenly and often severely.

    • There was a sharp increase in temperature today.
    • The car made a sharp turn to avoid the obstacle.
    • She felt a sharp pain in her back.

    ruРезкийesAbrupto o repentinofrbrusque, soudaindePlötzlich und heftigptRepentinozh急剧的arمفاجئ وحاد

    Synonyms: abruptacuteprecipitatesuddenunexpected

    Antonyms: gradual

  4. Clear and distinct B1 formal

    Clearly defined; not blurred or fuzzy.

    • The photograph is very sharp and detailed.
    • He has a sharp memory for names and faces.
    • The image on the screen is sharp and easy to read.

    ruЧёткийesnítido, claro y distintofrnet et distinctdeScharfptNítidozh清晰的arواضح وحاد

    Synonyms: clearcrispdistinctprecise

    Antonyms: blurryfuzzyindistinctunclearvague

  5. Fashionable or stylish B2 informal

    Attractively neat and stylish in appearance.

    • He looked very sharp in his new suit.
    • She always wears sharp, modern clothes.
    • That's a sharp outfit you have on today.

    ruСтильныйesElegante y a la modafrÉlégant et chicdeSchickptElegantezh时髦的arأنيق

    Synonyms: chicdappernattysmartsprucestylishtrendy

    Antonyms: dowdyfrumpyoutdatedunfashionable

  • sharper comparative form
  • sharpest superlative form

adverb

B1formalcommon/ʃɑːp/

An adverb meaning "exactly" or "precisely" at a specified time. It is used to indicate punctuality, as in 'at 5 o'clock sharp.' It can also mean "suddenly" or "abruptly" when describing a change in direction or movement.

ruНаречие, означающее «точно» или «ровно» в указанное время. Используется для обозначения пунктуальности, например, «ровно в 5 часов». Также может означать «внезапно» или «резко» при описании изменения направления или движения.esAdverbio que significa «exactamente» o «justo» en un momento determinado, usado para indicar puntualidad, como «a las 5 en punto». También puede significar «de repente» o «bruscamente» al describir un cambio de dirección o movimiento.frAdverbe signifiant « exactement » ou « précisément » à une heure donnée, pour indiquer la ponctualité, par exemple « à 5 heures précises ». Peut aussi signifier « soudainement » ou « brusquement » pour décrire un changement de direction ou de mouvement.deAdverb, das „genau“ oder „punktgenau“ zu einer bestimmten Zeit bedeutet, z. B. „punkt 5 Uhr“. Es kann auch „plötzlich“ oder „scharf“ bei einer Richtungs- oder Bewegungsänderung bedeuten.ptAdvérbio que significa "exatamente" ou "em ponto" quando se refere a um horário, indicando pontualidade, como "às 5 em ponto". Também pode significar "de repente" ou "bruscamente" ao descrever uma mudança de direção ou movimento.zh副词,表示“正好、恰好”在某一时间,如“正好五点”。也可表示“突然、急剧”地改变方向或移动。arظرف يعني «تمامًا» أو «بالضبط» عند تحديد الوقت، مثل «في الخامسة تمامًا». كما يعني «مفاجئًا» أو «بحدة» عند وصف تغير الاتجاه أو الحركة.

  1. Exactly at a specified time B1 formal

    Used to indicate that something happens precisely at the stated time.

    • The meeting starts at 9 o'clock sharp.
    • Please be here at noon sharp.
    • The train departed at 7:30 sharp.

    ruРовноesen puntofrPile à l'heuredePunktptEm pontozh正好arتمامًا في الوقت المحدد

    Synonyms: exactlyon the dotpreciselypromptlypunctually

    Antonyms: aboutapproximatelyroughly

  2. Abruptly or suddenly B2 informal

    In a sudden or abrupt manner, often indicating a change in direction or action.

    • He turned sharp left to avoid the obstacle.
    • The car stopped sharp at the red light.
    • She pulled the rope sharp, causing it to snap.

    ruРезкоesbruscamente, de repentefrbrusquement, soudainementdePlötzlichptBruscamentezh突然地arبشكل مفاجئ وحاد

    Synonyms: abruptlysharplyshortsuddenlyunexpectedly

    Antonyms: graduallyslowly

  • sharper comparative form
  • sharpest superlative form

noun

A2formalcommon/ʃɑːp/

A noun referring to a musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch, or a symbol indicating this in musical notation.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее музыкальную ноту, повышенную на полтона относительно натурального звука, или символ, указывающий на это в нотной записи.esSustantivo que designa una nota musical elevada un semitono respecto a su sonido natural, o el signo que lo indica en la notación musical.frNom désignant une note de musique élevée d'un demi-ton chromatique par rapport à la note naturelle, ou le symbole (♯) qui indique cette altération dans la notation musicale.deSubstantiv, das eine um einen Halbton erhöhte musikalische Note bezeichnet oder das Zeichen, das dies in der Notenschrift angibt.ptSinal gráfico (♯) colocado antes de uma nota musical para elevar sua altura em um semitom. Também se refere à nota assim alterada ou ao som resultante dessa elevação.zh音乐中表示将基本音级升高半音的音或记号,即升号;也可指升高半音后的音。arعلامة في التدوين الموسيقي ترفع النغمة بمقدار نصف درجة فوق النغمة الطبيعية، وتُستخدم أيضًا للإشارة إلى النغمة المرفوعة نفسها.

  1. Musical note B1 formal

    A musical note that is one semitone higher than the natural note, indicated by the symbol ♯.

    • The piece is written in the key of C sharp.
    • She played an F sharp on the piano.
    • The composer added several sharps to the melody.

    ruДиезessostenidofrdièsedeErhöhungszeichenptSustenidozh升音arعلامة الرفع

  2. Sewing needle B2 formal british

    A long, thin, sharp-pointed sewing needle, typically used for heavy fabrics or embroidery.

    • She threaded the sharp to mend the torn curtain.
    • The tailor used a sharp for the delicate embroidery work.
    • He bought a pack of sharps for his sewing kit.

    ruШвейная иглаesAguja de coser larga y afiladafrAiguille à coudredeNähnadelptAgulha de costurazh缝针arإبرة خياطة

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  • sharp's possessive singular form