| 释义 |
brink /brɪŋk/ n. | phr.
n.
1. 陡峭处顶端的边缘
the brink of the cilff 峭壁边缘
2. (河、池等的)边，边沿；陡岸
the brink of a pond 池边
3. 始发点，边缘；战争边缘
be on (或 at) the brink of war (disaster) 处于战争(灾难)边缘
He was at the brinkof truth. 他快要猜到事实真相了。
come to the brink of resignation 行将辞职
be pushed over the brink of poverty 使濒临贫困的深渊
[<MLG: shore, bank, grassy edge] phr. shiver on the brink (面临险境)逡巡不前 |