sharply

• 副词，表示“以突然、急剧或猛烈的方式”。可描述突然而剧烈的变化（如急转弯），严厉或尖刻的语气（如严厉地说），或清晰、分明的轮廓（如轮廓分明）。

An adverb meaning "in a sharp manner." It can describe a sudden or abrupt change (e.g., turn sharply), a critical or harsh tone (e.g., speak sharply), or a clear, precise outline (e.g., sharply defined).

1. In a sudden or steep wayB1formal

   In a manner that is sudden, steep, or dramatic.

   急剧地

   • The temperature dropped sharply overnight.
   • Sales figures fell sharply in the last quarter.
   • The road turned sharply to the left.

   同义词abruptlydramaticallydrasticallyprecipitouslysteeplysuddenly

   反义词gentlygraduallymildly

2. In a critical or harsh wayB2formal

   In a manner that is severe, critical, or harsh.

   严厉地

   • She spoke sharply to the children for misbehaving.
   • The critic sharply condemned the film's poor acting.
   • He was sharply reprimanded for his mistake.

   同义词bitinglycausticallycriticallycuttinglyharshlyseverelysternlytartlytrenchantly

   反义词gentlykindlylenientlymildly

3. In a clear or distinct wayB2formal

   In a manner that is clear, distinct, or well-defined.

   鲜明地

   • The two colors contrast sharply with each other.
   • His opinion differs sharply from mine.
   • The outline of the mountain was sharply visible against the sky.

   同义词clearlycrisplyexactlyprecisely