sheer
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ You can use sheer to emphasize that a state or situation is complete and does not involve or is not mixed with anything else. 纯粹的[ADJ n] [强调]
His music is sheer delight. 他的音乐是纯粹的快乐。
Sheer chance quite often plays an important part in sparking off an idea. 纯粹的运气常常在激发思想方面起着重要的作用。
2. ADJ A sheer cliff or drop is extremely steep or completely vertical. 陡峭的; 完全垂直的
There was a sheer drop just outside my window. 就在我的窗外有一个陡坡。
3. ADJ Sheer material is very thin, light, and delicate. 极轻薄的
...sheer black tights. …极薄的黑色紧身衣。
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sheer /ʃɪə/ (sheerer,sheerest)
剑桥词典
- It was sheer chance that we met .
- I've got where I am through sheer hard work .
- My time in prison was sheer hell .
- Words could not convey the sheer terror of the experience .
- People danced in the streets out of sheer joy .
sheer adjective (COMPLETE)
[ 只用在名词前面的形容词 ]used to emphasize how very great , important , or powerful a quality or feeling is; nothing except
完全的，彻底的
The suggestion is sheer nonsense . 这个建议纯粹是胡言乱语。
His success was due to sheer willpower /determination . 他的成功全靠自己的意志力／决心。
It was sheer coincidence that we met . 我们的相遇纯属巧合。
例句
sheer adjective (STEEP)
extremely steep ; almost vertical陡峭的；近乎垂直的
a sheer mountain side 陡峭的山坡
a sheer drop of 100 metres 100米的垂直落差
sheer adjective (THIN)
Sheer clothing or material is so thin , light , and delicate that you can see through it.
（织物等）极薄的，透明的
sheer nylon tights 透明尼龙连裤袜
She wore a dress of the sheerest silk . 她穿了一条薄如蝉翼的丝绸连衣裙。 返回 sheer