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brinkbrINkn [U]the point where something is about to begin, or (literary) the edge of a cliff or other high area（事情发生的）边缘;峭壁顶端的边缘Extreme stress had driven him to the brink of a nervous breakdown.极大的压力使他处于精神崩溃的边缘。Scientists are on the brink of (= extremely close to) a major new discovery.科学家们即将作出新的重大发现。His company are reported to be teetering on the brink of bankruptcy / collapse / ruin.据报导，他的公司正在破产 / 倒闭的边缘摇摇欲坠。(literary) She stood swaying on the brink of the gorge.她在峡谷边缘踟蹰不前。
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