
sharps
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。)
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。)
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。)