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the sharp end informal 〈非正式〉 1. the most important or influential part of an activity or process （活动或过程的）关键时刻; 紧要关头： Utopians are ill at ease at the sharp end of politics. 空想社会主义者在政治进程的关键时刻总是感到局促不安。 ■ the side of a system or activity which is the most unpleasant or suffers the chief impact 最令人不快（或受冲击最大）的方面： businessmen are at the sharp end of the recession. 商人们在经济衰退中总是首当其冲。 2. Brit. humorous the bow of a ship 〈英, 幽默〉船头。 the sharp end 见END. |