释义 |
brink/briŋk/n. 1 the extreme edge of land before a precipice, river, etc., esp. when a sudden drop follows (悬崖的)边缘;(尤指河等的)陡岸 2 the furthest point before something dangerous or exciting is discovered (危险或刺激的)边缘 □ on the brink of about to experience or suffer; in imminent danger of 即将经历(或遭受);处于…危险边缘 [Middle English from Old Norse: origin unknown] |