🇬🇧🇨🇳 acute - 急性 : English Lesson

Meaning of "acute" ("急性"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Acute means something is very strong, serious, or intense, especially for a short time. An acute pain hurts a lot right away, an acute problem needs quick attention, and an acute sense of smell means you can notice even tiny smells very clearly.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The baby’s acute scream made the entire family reconsider their life choices for a solid ten seconds.

The smell of my brother’s feet was so acute that even the houseplants tried to move out.

I had acute disappointment when I discovered the ‘chocolate’ chips in my cookie were actually raisins in disguise.

My cat gave me an acute glare that said, “You are exactly five minutes late with my dinner.”

In hospitals, an acute illness is one that comes on suddenly and is very strong, like a surprise flu attack that doctors have to fight quickly.

On icy steps a girl fell with an acute twist of her ankle. Acute pain shot up, and an acute cry split the cold air. A neighbor heard the acute cry and felt acute worry. He ran with a coat and a steady hand. Warm tea and a calm voice eased her, and she smiled.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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