读音

/ɛdʒ/

释义

• 名词:

  • 边缘，边界：The edge of the cliff offers a stunning view.
  • 刀刃，锋利部分：The knife has a sharp edge.
  • 优势，有利条件：He had an edge over his opponents in the competition.

• 动词:

  • 逐渐接近：We edged closer to the exit slowly.
  • 使渐变，磨尖：The blacksmith edged the sword to make it sharper.

短语

• “on the edge” 表示在紧张、激动的状态，如：I was on the edge of my seat during the thriller movie.
• “edge out” 意为以微弱优势胜出：She edged out her rival in the final sprint.

例句

• 名词: “Be careful not to touch the edge of the glass, it’s very fragile.”
• 动词: “The ice skate’s blade edges need to be sharpened regularly.”
• 情态动词+动词: “He edged past the slow-moving car with caution.”

同义词

• Margin
• Border
• Rim
• Periphery
• Boundary