sharply

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

sharp·ly [sharply] BrE [ˈʃɑːpli] NAmE [ˈʃɑːrpli] adverb
1. in a critical, rough or severe way
• The report was sharply critical of the police.
• ‘Is there a problem?’ he asked sharply.
2. suddenly and by a large amount
• Profits fell sharply following the takeover.
• The road fell sharply to the sea.
3. in a way that clearly shows the differences between two things
• Their experiences contrast sharply with those of other children.
•sharply contrasting attitudes to work
4. quickly and suddenly or loudly
• She moved sharply across the room to block his exit.
• He rapped sharply on the window.
•He drew his breath in sharply.
5. used to emphasize that sth has a sharp point or edge
•sharply pointed
• The spring jutted sharply through the mattress.

Example Bank:
•The temperature drops sharply at night.