verge
柯林斯词典
1. PHRASE If you are on the verge of something, you are going to do it very soon or it is likely to happen or begin very soon. 即将
The country was on the verge of becoming prosperous and successful. 这个国家即将变得繁荣昌盛。
2. N an edge or rim; margin 边缘
3. N-COUNT The verge of a road is a narrow piece of ground by the side of a road, which is usually covered with grass or flowers. (通常种有花草的) 路边[英国英语]
4. V to be near (to) 接近; 濒临
to verge on chaos
5. V to move or incline in a certain direction 趋向; 倾向
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verge /vɜːdʒ/ (verges)
剑桥词典
- the edge or border of something
边；边缘；边沿
They set up camp on the verge of the desert . 他们在沙漠边缘扎下了营地。
UK (US shoulder)
the strip of land that borders a road or path
路边；路肩
She left her car by the side of the road and walked along the grass verge to the emergency phone . 她把车停在公路旁，沿着长满草的路边走到了紧急电话亭。