sheer

• 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。

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

1. Complete or absoluteB2formal

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

   完全的、绝对的

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

   同义词absolutearrantcompletedownrightout-and-outpurerankthoroughtotalunqualifiedutter

   反义词incompletelimitedmoderatepartialqualifiedslight

2. Pure or unadulteratedB2formal

   Not mixed with anything else; completely pure.

   纯粹的

   • 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.

   同义词absolutearrantcompleteout-and-outpurerankthoroughtotalunmitigatedutter

   反义词adulteratedimpuremixed

3. B2formal

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

   陡峭的

   • 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.

   同义词abruptprecipitoussteepvertical

   反义词gentlegradualslight

4. Thin and transparentB1formal

   So thin that light can pass through; almost transparent.

   薄透的

   • 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.

   同义词delicatediaphanousfilmygauzygossamersee-throughtranslucenttransparent

   反义词denseopaquethick

• 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”。

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.'

1. Straight up or downB2formal

   Moving vertically without any break or interruption; steeply.

   垂直地

   • 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.

   同义词abruptlyperpendicularlyplumbsteeplyvertically

   反义词gentlygraduallysloping

2. Directly or completelyB2informal

   In a direct or complete manner; used for emphasis.

   完全地，纯粹地

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

   同义词absolutelycompletelyentirelypurelyquitestraighttotallyutterly

• 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。

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

1. Turn sharplyB2formal

   To change direction abruptly, especially to avoid something.

   急转

   • 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.

   同义词dodgesidestepswerveveer

2. Cause to turnC1formal

   To cause something to change direction abruptly.

   使急转

   • 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.

   同义词avertdeflectdivertswerveturn