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. 即將
The country was on the verge of becoming prosperous and successful. 這個國家即將變得繁榮昌盛。
2. N an edge or rim; margin 邊緣
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. (通常種有花草的) 路邊[英國英語]
4. V to be near (to) 接近; 瀕臨
to verge on chaos
5. V to move or incline in a certain direction 趨曏; 傾曏
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verge /vɜːdʒ/ (verges)
剑桥词典
- the edge or border of something
邊；邊緣；邊沿
They set up camp on the verge of the desert . 他們在沙漠邊緣紥下了營地。
UK (US shoulder)
the strip of land that borders a road or path
路邊；路肩
She left her car by the side of the road and walked along the grass verge to the emergency phone . 她把車停在公路旁，沿著長滿草的路邊走到了緊急電話亭。