sharper

• 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。

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.

1. Having a thin edge or pointA2formal

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

   锋利的

   • 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.

   同义词acutecuttingedgedfinekeenrazor-sharp

   反义词bluntdull

2. Intelligent or quick-wittedB1formal

   Having or showing a quick and intelligent mind.

   聪明敏锐

   • 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.

   同义词acuteastutebrightcleverkeenperceptivequick-wittedsmart

   反义词dimdulldumbslowstupid

3. Abrupt or suddenB1formal

   Happening suddenly and often severely.

   急剧的

   • 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.

   同义词abruptacuteprecipitatesuddenunexpected

   反义词gradual

4. Clear and distinctB1formal

   Clearly defined; not blurred or fuzzy.

   清晰的

   • 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.

   同义词clearcrispdistinctprecise

   反义词blurryfuzzyindistinctunclearvague

5. Fashionable or stylishB2informal

   Attractively neat and stylish in appearance.

   时髦的

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

   同义词chicdappernattysmartsprucestylishtrendy

   反义词dowdyfrumpyoutdatedunfashionable

• 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。

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.

1. Exactly at a specified timeB1formal

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

   正好

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

   同义词exactlyon the dotpreciselypromptlypunctually

   反义词aboutapproximatelyroughly

2. Abruptly or suddenlyB2informal

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

   突然地

   • 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.

   同义词abruptlysharplyshortsuddenlyunexpectedly

   反义词graduallyslowly

• 指以欺诈手段在纸牌赌博中牟利的职业赌徒；泛指各种行骗的骗子。

A noun referring to a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games.

1. Professional card cheatC1informal

   A person who makes a living by cheating at card games, often through sleight of hand or marked cards.

   老千

   • The casino banned the sharper after catching him with marked cards.
   • Old western movies often feature a sharper trying to win at poker.
   • He was known as a sharper who could deal from the bottom of the deck.

   同义词blacklegcard sharkcard sharpcardsharpmechanicsharp