B2 adjective خنثی

acute

/əˈkjuːt/

Describes a problem or situation that is very serious, severe, or intense, often occurring suddenly. It can also refer to senses or mental abilities that are highly developed, sharp, and sensitive to detail.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
1

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

2

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

3

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
acuteness
قید
acutely
صفت
acute
مرتبط
acuity
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of an 'acute angle' in math—it is sharp and small. Similarly, an 'acute' problem is a 'sharp' (severe) one.

آزمون سریع

The hospital is struggling to cope with the ___ shortage of nursing staff.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: acute

مثال‌ها

1

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

everyday

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

2

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

formal

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

3

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

informal

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

4

The study highlights an acute correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.

academic

The study highlights an acute correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.

5

Our firm is currently facing acute competition from emerging tech startups in the region.

business

Our firm is currently facing acute competition from emerging tech startups in the region.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
acuteness
قید
acutely
صفت
acute
مرتبط
acuity

ترکیب‌های رایج

acute pain acute pain
acute shortage acute shortage
acute awareness acute awareness
acute angle acute angle
acute crisis acute crisis

عبارات رایج

acute respiratory distress

acute respiratory distress

an acute observer

an acute observer

acute phase

acute phase

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

acute vs chronic

Acute means sudden and severe, while chronic means long-lasting or recurring over a long period.

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نکات کاربردی

In medical contexts, use 'acute' for conditions that appear suddenly. In general contexts, use it to emphasize the severity of a problem or the sharpness of a sense like hearing or sight.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners sometimes use 'acute' to mean 'cute' because of the spelling, but they are unrelated. Also, avoid using 'acute' for long-term problems; use 'chronic' instead.

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of an 'acute angle' in math—it is sharp and small. Similarly, an 'acute' problem is a 'sharp' (severe) one.

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ریشه کلمه

From the Latin word 'acutus', which is the past participle of 'acuere', meaning 'to sharpen'.

الگوهای دستوری

Used primarily as an attributive adjective (before a noun). Can follow linking verbs (e.g., 'The problem became acute').
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بافت فرهنگی

Frequently used in global news headlines to describe 'acute' shortages of resources like water, energy, or housing.

آزمون سریع

The hospital is struggling to cope with the ___ shortage of nursing staff.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: acute

لغات مرتبط

ancarny

C1

Relating to deep, ancient instincts or primal physical sensations that evoke a sense of mystery or unsettling familiarity. It describes behaviors or feelings that seem to be inherited from prehistoric ancestors and manifest in modern contexts.

tripendward

C1

Describing a trajectory, movement, or orientation directed toward a three-fold suspension or a point supported by three distinct anchors. It characterizes an object or path that leans toward a junction where three entities or supports meet.

synacrness

C1

Describing a quality of simultaneous acute precision and synchronized coordination. It refers to the state where multiple sharp or intense elements occur at once with perfect alignment.

unmalance

C1

A state of persistent or structural lack of equilibrium, specifically when this lack of balance leads to a detrimental or inefficient outcome. It is often used in technical or test-specific environments to describe systems where the distribution of elements is intentionally or erroneously skewed.

comtermness

C1

To engage in the process of establishing common terminology or shared linguistic understanding within a specific group. It involves negotiating and refining definitions to ensure all parties are aligned on technical concepts.

semifinism

C1

Relating to a state of partial completion or an intermediate stage in a process where a final goal is reached in function but not in form. It describes something that is operational yet lacks the definitive polish or finality of a completed work.

revaltion

C1

A revelation is the act of revealing or disclosing a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made in a dramatic way. It can also refer to a divine or supernatural disclosure of information to humanity.

bifugcy

C1

To divide or branch into two distinct, often divergent paths or outcomes, typically used in contexts involving complex decision-making or evolutionary processes. It implies a definitive split where the resulting entities develop independently and no longer overlap.

intravictship

C1

Describing the internal relations, dynamics, or psychological states that exist within a group sharing a common victory or high-status achievement. It refers specifically to the nuances of interaction between members who are part of the same successful collective.

antimanment

C1

The systematic opposition to or reversal of human management and intervention within a specific system or environment. It typically refers to the policy of allowing natural or organic processes to occur without external control or supervision.

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