好词典

sharps

UK /ʃɑːps/US /ʃɑːrps/

词源

源自古英语'scearp'(锋利的),与古诺尔斯语'skarp'和德语'scharf'同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语词根*skarpaz。

noun

❶ 指音乐中的升号符号(♯),表示将音高提高半音。常用于乐谱标注或描述调性。

“The key signature has three sharps.”

(这个调号有三个升号。)

“She played the note with a sharp.”

(她演奏时将这个音符升了半音。)

❶ 指尖锐物体或器具的复数形式,如针头、刀具等。常用于医疗或危险物品的语境。

“Dispose of used sharps in the designated container.”

(将使用过的尖锐物品丢弃在指定容器中。)

“The nurse carefully handled the medical sharps.”

(护士小心地处理医疗锐器。)

同义词:accidentals, needles, blades

verb

❶ 使变得锋利或尖锐的动作,也可引申为提高技能或敏锐度。

“He sharpens his pencils before every exam.”

(他每次考试前都会削尖铅笔。)

“The chef sharpened his knives for the busy service.”

(厨师为繁忙的晚餐服务磨利了刀具。)

同义词:hone, whet, grind

常见短语

sharps container — 专门用于安全存放使用过的针头等医疗锐器的防刺穿容器。

“All used syringes must be placed in the sharps container immediately.”

(所有使用过的注射器必须立即放入锐器盒。)

sharps disposal — 指对尖锐危险物品的专业处理流程,防止意外伤害或感染。

“The hospital has strict protocols for sharps disposal.”

(医院对锐器处理有严格的规程。)