单词 | edge |
释义 | edge 17 ENTRIES FOUND: plural edges plural edges Learner's definition of EDGE [count] 1 : the line or part where an object or area begins or ends边线;边缘;边
2 a : the part of a blade that cuts刀口;(刀)锋,刃
b : the sharpness of a blade(刀刃的)锋利
3 a : a harsh or unkind quality尖锐;尖刻
b : force or effectiveness影响力;效力
4 : an advantage over others优势;优越之处
close to the edgeor on the edge ◊ Someone who lives (life) on the edge or lives close to the edge often deals with dangerous situations and takes many risks.应付危险局面;经常冒险
on edge : feeling nervous : not calm or relaxed紧张的;坐卧不安的
on the edge of : very close to (something)濒临;非常接近(某事)
on the edge of your seat ◊ If you are on the edge of your seat, you are watching or listening to something with great interest especially because you do not know what is going to happen.饶有兴趣地观看(或倾听)
on the ragged edgeover the edge : into a mental or emotional state that makes someone completely lose control精神错乱;情绪失控
razor/razor's edgeset your teeth on edgetake the edge off : to make (something) weaker or less severe削弱;减轻
2 edge /ˈɛʤ/ verb edges; edged; edging 2 edge /ˈɛʤ/ verb edges; edged; edging Learner's definition of EDGE 1 [+ object] a : to give an edge to (something)给…加边
b : to be on the edge of (something)位于…边上
2 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to move slowly or with small movements in a specified direction徐徐移动;缓慢挪动 [no object]
[+ object]
3 [+ object] : to defeat (someone) by a small amount险胜,以很小分差击败(某人)
edge out[phrasal verb] edge (someone or something) out or edge out (someone or something) : to slowly become more successful, popular, etc., than (someone or something)渐渐胜过;逐步排挤掉
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