Learner's definition of SHEER
1
always used before a noun —
used to emphasize the large amount, size, or degree of something程度深的；数量大的 -
The sheer amount of work was staggering.工作量大得惊人。
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The sheer number of questions overwhelmed her.问题太多，把她压垮了。
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The sheer force of the wind knocked me to the ground.大风把我刮倒在地。
2
always used before a noun : complete and total完全的；彻底的；纯粹的 3
: very steep : almost straight up and down陡峭的 2 sheer /ˈʃiɚ/ adverb
Learner's definition of SHEER
3 sheer /ˈʃiɚ/ verb
sheers; sheered; sheering
sheers; sheered; sheering
Learner's definition of SHEER
always followed by an adverb or preposition [no object]
: to turn suddenly急转弯；突然转向