sheer

Used to emphasize the absolute nature of something, often referring to steepness, thinness, or pure magnitude.

ruИспользуется для подчеркивания абсолютной природы чего-либо, часто относясь к крутизне, тонкости или чистой величине.esSe utiliza para enfatizar la naturaleza absoluta de algo, a menudo refiriéndose a la pendiente pronunciada, la fineza o la magnitud pura.frUtilisé pour souligner la nature absolue de quelque chose, souvent en rapport avec la raideur, la finesse ou la pure ampleur.deWird verwendet, um die absolute Natur von etwas zu betonen, oft in Bezug auf Steilheit, Dünnheit oder reine Größe; bezeichnet außerdem etwas, das völlig unvermischt oder durchsichtig ist.ptUsado para enfatizar a natureza absoluta de algo, referindo-se à inclinação, fineza ou pura magnitude.zh用于强调某事物的绝对性或纯粹性，常指陡峭、极薄或纯粹的程度。arتُستخدم للتأكيد على الطبيعة المطلقة لشيء ما، وغالبًا ما تتعلق بالانحدار أو الرقة أو المحض أو الشفافية.

1. Complete or absolute B2 formal

   Used to emphasize the amount or degree of something, often without any limitation or exception.

   • It was sheer luck that we found the keys.
   • The sheer size of the building was overwhelming.
   • He won the race by sheer determination.

   ruПолный или абсолютныйesmero, purofrpur, complet, absoludeVollkommen oder absolutptCompleto ou absolutozh完全的、绝对的arكامل أو مطلق

   Sinônimos: absolutearrantcompletedownrightout-and-outpurerankthoroughtotalunqualifiedutter

   Antônimos: incompletelimitedmoderatepartialqualifiedslight

2. Pure or unadulterated B2 formal

   Not mixed with anything else; completely pure.

   • The fabric is made of sheer silk.
   • Sheer joy filled the room when they heard the news.
   • The wine has a sheer taste of ripe grapes.

   ruЧистыйespuro, sin mezclafrpur, absoludeReinptPurozh纯粹的arخالص

   Sinônimos: absolutearrantcompleteout-and-outpurerankthoroughtotalunmitigatedutter

   Antônimos: adulteratedimpuremixed

3. Very steep B2 formal

   Describing a slope or cliff that is almost vertical and very steep.

   • The hikers faced a sheer cliff that was impossible to climb.
   • The road had a sheer drop on one side.
   • Sheer rock faces surrounded the valley.

   ruОтвесныйesMuy escarpadofrà pic, très raidedeSteil, fast senkrechtptÍngremezh陡峭的arشديد الانحدار

   Sinônimos: abruptprecipitoussteepvertical

   Antônimos: gentlegradualslight

4. Thin and transparent B1 formal

   So thin that light can pass through; almost transparent.

   • She wore a sheer blouse over her dress.
   • The curtains were made of sheer fabric.
   • The material is so sheer you can see through it.

   ruПрозрачныйesDiáfano, transparentefrTransparent, diaphanedeDünn und durchsichtigptTransparentezh薄透的arرقيق شفاف

   Sinônimos: delicatediaphanousfilmygauzygossamersee-throughtranslucenttransparent

   Antônimos: denseopaquethick

• sheerer comparative form
• sheerest superlative form

An adverb used for emphasis, meaning 'completely' or 'utterly,' often modifying adjectives to intensify their meaning (e.g., 'sheer luck,' 'sheer madness'). It can also function as an adjective meaning 'very steep' or 'transparently thin.'

ruНаречие, используемое для усиления, означающее 'полностью' или 'совершенно', часто модифицирующее прилагательные для усиления их значения (например, 'чистая удача', 'сущее безумие'). Также может функционировать как прилагательное, означающее 'очень крутой' или 'прозрачно тонкий'.esAdverbio usado para enfatizar, que significa 'completamente' o 'totalmente', a menudo modificando adjetivos para intensificar su significado (por ejemplo, 'pura suerte', 'pura locura'). También puede funcionar como adjetivo que significa 'muy empinado' o 'transparentemente fino'.frAdverbe utilisé pour renforcer, signifiant 'complètement' ou 'tout à fait', modifiant souvent des adjectifs pour intensifier leur sens (par exemple, 'pure chance', 'pure folie'). Peut aussi fonctionner comme adjectif signifiant 'très raide' ou 'transparentement fin'.deAdverb zur Verstärkung, das 'völlig' oder 'ganz' bedeutet und oft Adjektive verstärkt (z. B. 'reines Glück', 'blanker Wahnsinn'). Kann auch als Adjektiv 'sehr steil' oder 'hauchdünn, durchsichtig' bedeuten.ptAdvérbio usado para intensificar, significando 'completamente' ou 'totalmente', frequentemente modificando adjetivos para reforçar seu sentido (por exemplo, 'pura sorte', 'pura loucura'). Também pode funcionar como adjetivo, significando 'muito íngreme' ou 'muito fino e transparente'.zh副词，用于加强语气，表示“完全地”或“彻底地”，常修饰形容词以强化其程度（如“纯属运气”“简直是疯了”）。也可作形容词，表示“极陡的”或“极薄的、透明的”。arظرف يُستخدم للتوكيد بمعنى 'تمامًا' أو 'مُطلَقًا'، وكثيرًا ما يعدّل الصفات لتقوية معناها (مثل 'حظ خالص'، 'جنون محض'). كما يمكن أن يعمل صفة بمعنى 'شديد الانحدار' أو 'رقيق شفاف'.

1. Straight up or down B2 formal

   Moving vertically without any break or interruption; steeply.

   • The cliff rose sheer from the ocean.
   • The mountain dropped sheer for hundreds of feet.
   • The path went sheer up the side of the hill.

   ruОтвесноesa pico / verticalmentefrÀ la verticaledeSenkrechtptA piquezh垂直地arعموديًا

   Sinônimos: abruptlyperpendicularlyplumbsteeplyvertically

   Antônimos: gentlygraduallysloping

2. Directly or completely B2 informal

   In a direct or complete manner; used for emphasis.

   • He ran sheer into the wall.
   • The car went sheer off the road.
   • She looked sheer at him without blinking.

   ruПрямо или полностьюesdirectamente, completamentefrdirectement, complètementdeGeradewegs oder völligptDiretamente ou completamentezh完全地，纯粹地arتمامًا أو مطلقًا

   Sinônimos: absolutelycompletelyentirelypurelyquitestraighttotallyutterly

• sheerer comparative form
• sheerest superlative form

A verb used to indicate a sudden change in direction, especially in a vehicle or ship, or to swerve away from something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения внезапного изменения направления, особенно транспортного средства или корабля, или уклонения от чего-либо.esVerbo que indica un cambio repentino de dirección, especialmente de un vehículo o barco, o una desviación para evitar algo.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer un changement soudain de direction, en particulier d'un véhicule ou d'un navire, ou pour éviter quelque chose.deVerb, das eine plötzliche Richtungsänderung bezeichnet, besonders bei einem Fahrzeug oder Schiff, oder das Ausweichen vor etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar uma mudança súbita de direção, especialmente de um veículo ou navio, ou o ato de desviar de algo.zh动词，表示突然改变方向，尤指车辆或船只，或指躲开、避开某事物。arفعل يدل على الانحراف أو تغيير الاتجاه فجأة، خاصة بالنسبة لمركبة أو سفينة، أو الابتعاد عن شيء ما أو تجنبه.

1. Turn sharply B2 formal

   To change direction abruptly, especially to avoid something.

   • The boat sheered away from the rocks.
   • The car sheered to the left to avoid the dog.
   • The plane sheered off course due to strong winds.

   ruРезко повернутьesVirar bruscamentefrVirer brusquementdeScharf abbiegenptDesviar bruscamentezh急转arالانحراف المفاجئ

   Sinônimos: dodgesidestepswerveveer

2. Cause to turn C1 formal

   To cause something to change direction abruptly.

   • The pilot sheered the aircraft away from the storm.
   • He sheered the horse to the right to avoid the fence.
   • The captain sheered the ship to port to avoid the iceberg.

   ruРезко повернутьesHacer virar bruscamentefrFaire virer brusquementdejdn./etw. abrupt die Richtung ändern lassenptFazer virar bruscamentezh使急转arجعل الشيء ينحرف فجأة

   Sinônimos: avertdeflectdivertswerveturn