1 borderline /ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/ adjective Learner's definition of BORDERLINE
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: having some but not all characteristics of something不明确的；不明朗的；含混不清的 -
In borderline cases like these, the best course of action is difficult to determine.在这种不确定的情况下，难以制订最佳行动方案。
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Two candidates for the job seem very good, and three others are borderline. [=three may or may not be suitable for the job]候选人中有两名似乎很适合这份工作，但另外三名则不是很确定。
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: not quite as severe as what is usual or expected不很严重的；不如预期严重的 -
As a borderline diabetic, Lara is able to control her blood sugar levels solely through diet.劳拉是个早期糖尿病患者，她只需要通过饮食便能控制血糖。
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borderline alcoholics有点嗜酒成瘾
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: existing at or near a border边界的；边境的 2 borderline /ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/ noun
plural borderlines
2 borderline
/ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/
noun
plural borderlines
Learner's definition of BORDERLINE
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: the point at which one thing changes to another thing : the point between two different things分界点；临界点 3 borderline /ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/ adverb
3 borderline
/ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/
adverb
Learner's definition of BORDERLINE
: almost or nearly近乎；几乎；差不多