sheer
US /ʃɪr/
UK /ʃɪr/

形容词
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陡峭的, 垂直的
(especially of a cliff or wall) perpendicular or almost perpendicular
示例:
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The mountain had a sheer drop on one side.
这座山的一侧是陡峭的悬崖。
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They climbed the sheer rock face.
他们爬上了陡峭的岩壁。
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透明的, 薄的
(of a fabric or garment) very thin; diaphanous
示例:
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She wore a dress made of sheer silk.
她穿了一件薄纱丝绸连衣裙。
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The curtains were made of sheer lace.
窗帘是用薄纱蕾丝制成的。
副词
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垂直地, 陡峭地
perpendicularly
示例:
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The cliff rose sheer from the sea.
悬崖从海中垂直升起。
动词
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突然转向, 偏离
change course or direction suddenly
示例:
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The boat sheered to the left.
船突然转向左边。
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The car sheered away from the barrier.
汽车突然偏离了障碍物。
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