sharpness

• 名词，指锋利、尖锐的性质或状态，也可表示敏锐、清晰、尖刻等抽象含义。

A noun referring to the quality or state of being sharp, which can describe keenness of intellect, intensity of sensation, clarity of perception, or fineness of an edge or point.

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1. Quick intelligenceB2formal

   The quality of having a quick and penetrating mind; mental acuity.

   敏锐

   • Her sharpness in debates impressed everyone.
   • The detective's sharpness helped solve the case quickly.
   • His sharpness of wit made him a great conversationalist.

   同义词acuityacutenessastutenessclevernesskeennessquicknessshrewdnesswit

   反义词dullnessobtusenessslownessstupidity

2. Urgency in toneB2formal

   The attribute of having a tone of voice that conveys urgency or intensity.

   尖锐

   • The sharpness in his voice indicated immediate danger.
   • She spoke with a sharpness that demanded attention.
   • The sharpness of his command made everyone obey instantly.

   同义词acutenessbiteedgeforcefulnessintensitykeennesspungencyurgencyvehemence

   反义词calmnessgentlenessmildnessplaciditysoftness

3. Strong odor or tasteB1formalculinary

   A property of having a strong, pungent, or intense smell or flavor.

   辛辣味

   • The sharpness of the lemon made her pucker.
   • The cheese had a sharpness that lingered on the palate.
   • The sharpness of the vinegar cut through the oil.

   同义词aciditybitenippiquancypungencystingtangtartnesszest

4. Keenly felt painB2formal

   The quality of being intensely and painfully felt, either physically or emotionally.

   剧烈

   • The sharpness of the pain made him gasp.
   • She felt the sharpness of grief after the loss.
   • The sharpness of the cold wind bit through his coat.

   同义词acutenessintensitykeennesspoignancyseverity

   反义词dullnessmildnessnumbness

5. Thinness of edge or pointB1formal

   The quality of having a very fine edge or point, making it able to cut or pierce easily.

   锋利

   • The sharpness of the knife made slicing effortless.
   • He tested the sharpness of the blade on a piece of paper.
   • The needle's sharpness allowed it to pierce the fabric easily.

   同义词acuityacutenessedgefinenesskeenness

   反义词bluntnessdullness

6. Clarity and definitionB2formaltechnical

   The quality of being sharp and clear in outline, sound, or image.

   清晰度

   • The sharpness of the photograph was remarkable.
   • The TV's sharpness setting improved the picture quality.
   • The sharpness of the image revealed every detail.

   同义词acuityclaritycrispnessdefinitiondistinctnessfocusprecision

   反义词blurrinessfuzzinessindistinctnessvagueness

7. Harshness of mannerB2formal

   The quality of being severe, critical, or harsh in one's behavior or speech.

   尖刻

   • The sharpness of her criticism hurt his feelings.
   • His sharpness in dealing with subordinates created a tense atmosphere.
   • The manager's sharpness was often mistaken for rudeness.

   同义词acerbityacrimonyasperitybitternessharshnessmordacityseveritytartnessvitriol

   反义词gentlenesskindnessmildnesssoftnesssweetness