sharply
US /ˈʃɑːrp.li/
UK /ˈʃɑːrp.li/
1.
nitidamente, agudamente
with a keen edge or point; acutely
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The knife was sharpened sharply.
A faca foi afiada nitidamente.
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The mountain peak rose sharply against the sky.
O pico da montanha erguia-se nitidamente contra o céu.
2.
bruscamente, repentinamente
suddenly and noticeably
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The temperature dropped sharply overnight.
A temperatura caiu bruscamente durante a noite.
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Sales increased sharply after the advertisement.
As vendas aumentaram bruscamente após o anúncio.
3.
bruscamente, severamente
in a severe or critical way
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He spoke sharply to the disobedient child.
Ele falou bruscamente com a criança desobediente.
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The doctor looked at him sharply.
O médico olhou para ele severamente.