sharpness
名词 n.
英文释义
名词 n.
- the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
- the fineness of the point a pointed object.
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The product or result of being sharp.
— The first thing that strikes the stranger is the sharpness of the curves on the metre gauge; it is not unusual for a long train to be travelling in three directions at once, and the engine is frequently in full view of the windows of the ninth or tenth carriage.
- pungency or acidity.
- distinctness, focus.
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acuteness or acuity.
— Mrs. PAGE is gifted with a pleasing voice, which is yet imperfectly weeded of certain sharpnesses, but seems susceptible of a wide range of melodious inflection.
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edge or blade
— CUT-WATER, or KNEE OF THE HEAD [S.] the ſharpneſs of the head of the ſhip, below the beak;
词形变化
词源
From Middle English sharpnesse, scharpnesse, from Old English sċearpnes (“sharpness”), equivalent to sharp + -ness.
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