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1 sharpen
sharpen [ˈ∫α:pən]a. [+ blade, tool] aiguiser ; [+ pencil] taillerb. [+ picture] rendre plus net ; [+ contrast] renforcer ; [+ appetite] aiguiser ; [+ desire] exciter* * *['ʃɑːpən] 1.transitive verb1) lit aiguiser, affûter [blade]; tailler [pencil]to sharpen its claws — [cat] se faire les griffes
2) ( accentuate) rendre [quelque chose] plus net [contrast]; affiner [focus]; régler [image]3) ( make stronger) aviver [anger, desire]; aiguiser [appetite]; affiner [reflexes]2.intransitive verb [tone, voice, look] se durcir; [pain] s'aviver -
2 wit
wit [wɪt]• you'll need (to have) all your wits about you if you're to avoid being seen tu vas devoir faire très attention pour éviter d'être vu• keep your wits about you! restez attentif !b. ( = wittiness) esprit m* * *[wɪt] 1.1) ( sense of humour) esprit mto have a quick/ready wit — avoir la repartie facile/l'esprit d'à-propos
2) ( witty person) personne f spirituelle2.to have ou keep (all) one's wits about one — ( vigilant) rester attentif/-ive; ( level-headed) conserver sa présence d'esprit
3.to collect ou gather one's wits — rassembler ses esprits
to wit adverbial phrase sout à savoir••
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