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- the edge of a tool's blade刀刃。
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- in sing. the latest or most advanced stage in the development of something前沿：
researchers at the cutting edge of molecular biology.
处于分子生物学前沿的研究人员。
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- in sing. a person or factor that contributes a dynamic or invigorating quality to a situation and thereby puts one at an advantage over one's rivals使人领先的人物（或因素）：
the party's campaign began to lose its cutting edge.
该党的竞选开始失去其制胜因素。
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- figurative a way of expressing oneself in speech or writing that is incisive and direct〈喻〉（说话或文章中的）深刻性, 敏锐性：
his wit retains its cutting edge.
他的风趣依然深刻敏锐。
adjective
cutting-edge
- at the latest or most advanced stage of development; innovative or pioneering尖端的, 前沿的; 创新的：
cutting-edge technology.
前沿技术。