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sharpening

UK //ˈʃɑː.pən.ɪŋ//US //ˈʃɑːr.pən.ɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'scharpnen',由形容词 'sharp'(锋利的)加动词后缀 '-en' 构成,最早可追溯至古英语 'scearpian'。

noun

❶ 使某物变得更锋利或更尖锐的过程或行为,常用于描述刀具、铅笔等物品的打磨。

“Regular sharpening keeps kitchen knives in good condition.”

(定期磨刀能保持厨房刀具的良好状态。)

“The sharpening of pencils is a common task before exams.”

(考试前削铅笔是常见的准备工作。)

❶ 比喻使技能、感觉或理解变得更敏锐或更精确的过程。

“Daily practice is essential for the sharpening of musical skills.”

(日常练习对于提高音乐技能至关重要。)

“The workshop focused on sharpening participants' analytical abilities.”

(这个研讨会着重于提升参与者的分析能力。)

同义词:honing, grinding, whetting

verb

❶ 使某物变得锋利或更有效的动作,通常通过摩擦或调整来实现。

“She was sharpening her favorite chef's knife before cooking.”

(她在做饭前正在磨她最爱的厨师刀。)

“The barber was sharpening his razor on a leather strap.”

(理发师正在皮带上磨他的剃刀。)

同义词:honing, grinding, edging

常见短语

sharpening stone — 用于磨利刀具的天然或人造石材,表面粗糙度不同以适应不同打磨需求。

“Japanese chefs often use high-quality sharpening stones for their knives.”

(日本厨师经常使用高质量的磨刀石来打磨他们的刀具。)

sharpening skills — 通过练习或训练来提高某项能力的过程,特别指专业技能或认知能力。

“The internship program is designed for sharpening students' professional skills.”

(这个实习项目旨在提高学生的专业技能。)