词组 | sharply |
释义 | sharply /ˈʃɑːpli $ ˈʃɑːr-/ adverb 1. suddenly and by a large amountverbsrise/increase sharply The value of your investments has risen sharply in recent years.fall/drop sharply also decline sharply formal Oil prices fell sharply. | The prime minister’s popularity declined sharply following the scandal.sharply reduce/cut sth The new measures could sharply reduce pollution from road traffic.deteriorate sharply (=quickly get much worse) The quality of these services has deteriorated sharply in recent years.2. in a way that makes differences very easy to noticeverbscontrast sharply (=very much) Our rail system contrasts sharply with the efficient and affordable systems found in northern Europe.differ sharply Opinions on the importance of sport differ sharply between men and women.adjectivessharply divided Opinion is sharply divided on the issue of private education.3. in a way that shows great disapprovalverbssharply criticize sb/sth A government report sharply criticized the standard of care in some hospitals.adjectivessharply critical Some of the president’s Democratic colleagues have been sharply critical of his views on unemployment. |
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