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brink

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IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

n.

The very edge of a steep place or a dangerous situation; the verge.

（悬崖等的）边缘；（危险局面的）边缘

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
brinkother
=brink

Common Collocations

  • 1.on the brink of濒临
  • 2.cliff brink悬崖边缘

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.

  • 2.

    He stood at the brink of the cliff.

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