날카롭게 하거나 뾰족하게 만들다.
To make an object have a thin edge or a fine point.
예문:
"The carpenter took a moment to sharpen his chisel before continuing the woodcarving."
"Please sharpen these pencils for the drawing class."
기술이나 감각 등을 더 뛰어나게 연마하다.
To improve or refine a skill, sense, or mental ability.
예문:
"Living abroad for a year really helped sharpen her conversational skills."
"The intensive training camp is designed to sharpen the players' focus."
차이나 이미지를 더 분명하고 뚜렷하게 만들다.
To make something more intense, clear, or distinct.
예문:
"The cold morning air seemed to sharpen the distant mountain peaks against the sky."
"The debate only served to sharpen the disagreement between the two candidates."
음의 높이를 반음 올리다.
To raise the pitch of a musical note by a semitone.
예문:
"You need to sharpen the C note to play in this specific key."
"The singer accidentally sharpened the high note during the performance."