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edge

UK/edʒ/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

The border or boundary of a surface; the sharp cutting side of a blade; an advantage over others.

边缘;刀刃;优势

v.

To move slowly and carefully in a direction; to win by a narrow margin.

缓缓移动;以微弱优势获胜;镶边

Root Breakdown

Native English
edgeother
=edge

Common Collocations

  • 1.edge of...的边缘
  • 2.sharp edge锋利的刃口
  • 3.competitive edge竞争优势

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking out at the vast ocean below.

  • 2.

    A sharp edge on the knife made cutting vegetables much easier.

  • 3.

    Having studied harder, he gained an edge over his competitors.

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