sheer
Произношение: [ʃɪr]
Слово
Контекст: «intensity»
(adjective) when something is very steep or very high. It looks like it goes straight up and down. Imagine a tall mountain that is almost like a wall.
Пример
The climbers faced a sheer drop from the edge of the cliff.
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The hill was not sheer; it had a gentle slope.
Пример
Did you see how sheer that cliff is?
Контекст: «manner»
(adjective) when something is complete or total. It means there’s nothing but that. It’s often used to emphasize something that is very strong.
Пример
Her sheer determination helped her finish the race.
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His work was not sheer effort; he had some help along the way.
Пример
Did you see her sheer excitement at the surprise party?
Контекст: «material»
(adjective) when a fabric is very thin or see-through. You can almost see through it. Think of a summer dress that lets light shine through.
Пример
She wore a sheer blouse that looked very elegant.
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The jacket was not sheer; it was thick and warm.
Пример
Is that fabric sheer enough to see through?
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