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sharpness

UK /ˈʃɑːpnəs/US /ˈʃɑrpnəs/

词源

源自中古英语 'sharpnesse',由 'sharp'(锋利的)加后缀 '-ness'(表示状态或性质)构成。

noun

❶ 指物体边缘或尖端锋利、不钝的特性,常用于描述刀具、工具等。

“The sharpness of the knife makes it easy to cut vegetables.”

(这把刀的锋利度让切菜变得很容易。)

“He tested the sharpness of the scissors by cutting paper.”

(他用剪纸来测试剪刀的锋利程度。)

❶ 指图像、声音或思维的清晰度和敏锐度,常用于描述视觉、听觉或智力表现。

“The sharpness of the photo impressed everyone.”

(照片的清晰度让所有人都印象深刻。)

“High-definition TVs enhance the sharpness of the images.”

(高清电视提高了图像的清晰度。)

同义词:keenness, acuteness, clarity

常见短语

visual sharpness — 指视觉上的清晰度或锐度,常用于描述显示器、照片或视力。

“The new glasses improved his visual sharpness significantly.”

(新眼镜显著提高了他的视觉清晰度。)

mental sharpness — 指思维的敏锐和清晰,常用于描述人的智力或反应能力。

“Regular exercise can help maintain mental sharpness as you age.”

(定期锻炼有助于在年老时保持思维的敏锐。)