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edge
edʒ ɛdʒ
Word forms: plural , 3rd person singular present tense edges, present participle edging, past tense , past participle edged
1 N-COUNT 边;边线;边缘 The edge of something is the place or line where it stops, or the part of it that is furthest from the middle. 边;边线;边缘

  • We were on a hill, right on the edge of town. [+ of]

    我们在恰位于城镇边缘的一座小山上。

  • She was standing at the water's edge.

    她正站在水边。

  • Daniel stepped in front of her desk and sat down on its edge.

    丹尼尔走到她的桌前，坐在桌沿上。

SYN border, side, line, limit
2 N-COUNT （刀、斧等的）锋，刃 The edge of something sharp such as a knife or an axe is its sharp or narrow side. （刀、斧等的）锋，刃

  • ...the sharp edge of the sword. [+ of]

    锋利的剑刃

3 VERB 缓慢地移动;挪动 If someone or something edges somewhere, they move very slowly in that direction. 缓慢地移动;挪动

  • He edged closer to the telephone, ready to grab it. [VERB prep./adv.]

    他慢慢挪向电话机，准备抓起听筒。

  • He is edging ahead in the opinion polls. [VERB prep./adv.]

    他在民意测验中的支持率正一点点攀升。

SYN inch, ease, creep, worm
4 N-SING （尤指坏事的）边缘，临界点 The edge of something, especially something bad, is the point at which it may start to happen. （尤指坏事的）边缘，临界点

  • They have driven the rhino to the edge of extinction. [+ of]

    他们已经令犀牛濒临灭绝。

  • She was on the edge of tears.

    她泪水盈眶。

SYN verge, point, brink, threshold
5 N-SING 优势;上风 If someone or something has an edge, they have an advantage that makes them stronger or more likely to be successful than another thing or person. 优势;上风

  • The three days France have to prepare could give them the edge over England. [+ over]

    法国有3天的准备时间，这可能会让他们在对阵英格兰时占上风。

  • Through superior production techniques they were able to gain the competitive edge.

    凭借先进的生产技术，他们得以占据竞争优势。

SYN advantage, lead, dominance, superiority
6 N-SING 影响力;锋芒 If you say that someone or something has an edge, you mean that they have a powerful quality. 影响力;锋芒

  • Featuring new bands gives the show an edge.

    以新乐队为主打是这次演出的一个亮点。

  • Greene's stories had an edge of realism. [+ of]

    格林的小说有强烈的现实主义色彩。

SYN power, interest, force, bite
7 N-SING （声音的）尖锐,尖刻,激动 If someone's voice has an edge to it, it has a sharp, bitter, or emotional quality. （声音的）尖锐,尖刻,激动 [Also + to]

  • But underneath the humour is an edge of bitterness. [+ of]

    但是幽默的背后却透着怨气。

  • There was a nervous edge to his voice.

    他的声音有些紧张。

SYN sharpness, point, sting, urgency
8 See also: cutting edge  knife-edge  leading edge 
9 PHRASE 紧张不安;烦躁 If you or your nerves are on edge, you are tense, nervous, and unable to relax. 紧张不安;烦躁

  • My nerves were constantly on edge.

    我的神经时刻处于紧绷状态。

SYN tense, excited, wired [slang] , nervous
10 PHRASE 有浓厚兴趣；聚精会神 If you say that someone is on the edge of their seat or chair, you mean that they are very interested in what is happening or what is going to happen. 有浓厚兴趣；聚精会神

  • Most of the time the audience is on the edge of its seat.

    大多数时候，观众都屏息凝神。

11 PHRASE （无伤大雅的）瑕疵，小毛病 If you say that a person or a piece of entertainment has rough edges, you mean that they have some small faults, although generally you approve of them. （无伤大雅的）瑕疵，小毛病

  • The show, despite some rough edges, was an instant success.

    虽然有一些瑕疵，演出还是一举获得了成功。

12 PHRASE 减轻;弱化 If something takes the edge off a situation, usually an unpleasant one, it weakens its effect or intensity. 减轻;弱化

  • A spell of poor health took the edge off her performance.

    一度身体欠佳令她表现有失水准。

13 to set your teeth on edge→see: tooth 
Phrasal verbs:
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border, boundary, rim; (ant.) centre, middle 1

advantage 5

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edge

noun¹

 1place where sth ends邊緣ADJECTIVE | VERB + EDGE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤top, upper頂部／上部邊緣◇the top edge of the picture frame相框的頂部邊緣➤bottom, lower底部／下部邊緣▸➤inner, inside內部邊緣▸➤outer, outermost, outside外部邊緣▸➤front, rear前部邊緣➤left, right左邊緣；右邊緣◇the left edge of the image圖像的左邊緣➤northern, southern, etc.北部、南部等邊緣➤far, near, opposite遠處的／近處的／對面的邊緣◇She could see rocky cliffs on the opposite edge of the lake.她能看到湖對面岸邊陡峭的石崖。➤bevelled/beveled, curved, raised, rounded, scalloped, smooth, straight傾斜的／彎曲的／凸起的／圓形的／褶皺的／光滑的／筆直的邊緣◇the rounded edges of her collarbone她鎖骨的圓形輪廓◇a mirror with a bevelled / beveled edge斜邊的鏡子➤exposed露出來的邊緣➤cut, frayed被剪裁的／磨損的邊緣◇Flip the fabric over so the cut edge is now to your left.把布料反過來，這樣經過剪裁的那邊就會在你左邊了。◇My fingers played with the frayed edges of my jeans.我用手指擺弄着牛仔褲磨損的邊緣。➤very最邊緣處◇Erosion has left the house perched on the very edge of the cliff.山石不斷遭侵蝕，如今房子已立在懸崖邊緣了。➤cliff, forest, water's懸崖邊；森林邊；水邊◇A row of boats was beached at the water's edge.一排船停泊在水邊。VERB + EDGE➤reach到達邊緣◇We had reached the edge of the map and didn't know which way to go.我們已經到達了地圖顯示的最邊緣處，不知該往哪兒走。➤skirt沿邊緣而行◇The road skirts the western edge of the forest.這條路沿森林的西邊延伸。➤clutch, grab, grasp, grip抓住／攀住／把住／握住邊緣◇I gripped the edge of my desk to steady myself.我緊緊抓住桌子的邊緣以保持平衡。➤catch被邊緣絆到◇My foot caught the edge of the table.我的腳被桌子邊絆了一下。➤border, line沿着邊緣◇Trees lined the edges of the path.小路的兩邊都有一行樹。➤define, mark確定／標出邊緣◇A trellis provided shade and defined the edges of the courtyard.植物攀爬棚既提供了陰涼，又劃出了庭院的邊界。➤form形成邊界◇The building forms the northern edge of the courtyard.這座房子成了院子北部的邊界。➤align在邊緣排成一行➤sand, seal, trim用砂紙打磨邊緣；封邊；修剪邊緣PREPOSITION➤along the edge, around the edge, round the edge (especially BrE) 沿着邊緣；圍繞着邊緣◇Smoke was making its way around the edges of the door.煙從門縫裏飄出來。➤at the edge在邊緣處◇Soon we were at the edge of the woods.很快我們到了森林的邊緣。➤on the edge在邊上◇She sat on the edge of her bed.她坐在牀邊上。➤over the edge越過邊緣◇The car rolled over the edge of the cliff.汽車從懸崖邊翻了下去。PHRASES➤right on the edge恰好在邊緣◇They live right on the edge of town.他們就住在城邊。
edge

noun²

 2sharp side of sth鋒利部份ADJECTIVE | VERB + EDGE ADJECTIVE➤razor-sharp, sharp鋒利的刀口▸➤cutting切削刃▸➤serrated鋸齒形的刀刃◇a knife with a serrated edge刃口呈鋸齒狀的刀➤jagged, ragged, rough參差不齊的／凹凸不平的／粗糙的刀刃▸➤smooth平滑的刃▸➤blunt鈍的刃VERB + EDGE➤sharpen把刃磨得鋒利
edge

noun³

 3advantage有利條件ADJECTIVE | VERB + EDGE | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤competitive競爭優勢▸➤slight微弱優勢▸➤big (informal, especially NAmE) , decided, decisive, definite巨大的優勢；決定性的優勢；明顯的優勢➤winning能取勝的優勢➤extra額外優勢◇Their training gave them an extra edge.訓練使他們更具優勢。➤technological技術上的優勢VERB + EDGE➤give sb/sth給予⋯優勢▸➤gain, have, hold獲得／佔據／保持優勢◇to gain a competitive edge over rival suppliers獲得其他供應商對手沒有的競爭優勢➤keep, maintain, retain保持優勢◇Taiwan still retained a decisive edge in many industries.台灣在很多產業上仍然保持着絕對的優勢。➤lose失去優勢PREPOSITION➤edge over比⋯有優勢◇The intensive training she had done gave her the edge over the other runners.強化訓練使她比其他賽跑選手更具優勢。
edge

verb

ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤carefully, cautiously, nervously小心地／謹慎地／緊張不安地緩慢移動▸➤slowly慢慢地移動➤backward, forward向後／向前緩慢挪動➤ahead朝前緩慢挪動◇The Italian edged ahead to win the race.意大利隊逐漸趕上，最終取得勝利。PREPOSITION➤ahead of領先於⋯◇He drew level and for a moment edged ahead of his rival.他追平了對手，有那麼一會兒甚至略微領先。➤along沿着⋯緩慢移動◇He edged carefully along the narrow ledge.他小心地沿着狹窄的岩脊前行。➤away from慢慢離開⋯◇Heaton began to edge away from Jed and headed for the stairs.希頓慢慢從傑德身邊挪開，朝樓梯走去。➤towards/toward朝⋯緩慢移動◇We slowly edged our way towards / toward the exit.我們朝着出口慢慢移動。PHRASES➤edge your way側身擠過
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1081 COCA: 977
edge noun
⇨ edge (the edge of the cliff) ⇨ lead 2 (a slight edge over sb) ⇨ on edge ⇨ nervous adj.edge verb
⇨ edge (She edged closer.) ⇨ decorate (edged with lace) edge

noun

edge ♦︎ end ♦︎ side ♦︎ perimeter ♦︎ limit ♦︎ fringe ♦︎ periphery ♦︎ marginThese are all words for the part of sth that is furthest away from the centre. 这些词均表示边缘、外围。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆at the edge / end / side / perimeter / limits / fringe / periphery / margins◆on the edge / end / side / perimeter / fringe / periphery / margins◆beyond the edge / end / perimeter / limits / fringe / margins◆along / around the edge / sides / perimeter / fringe / periphery / margins◆the outer edge / end / perimeter / limit / fringe / periphery / margins of sth◆the inner edge / end / perimeter of sth◆the northern / eastern / southern / western edge / end / side / limit / fringe / periphery / margins of sth◆the very edge / end / limit / fringe of sth◆to reach the edge / end / perimeter / limit / fringe / periphery◆to remain on / stand on the edge / end / fringe■ edge [countable] the outside limit of an object, area or surface; the part furthest from the centre 边；边缘；边线◆He stood on the edge of the cliff.他站在悬崖边上。◆They live right on the edge of town.他们就住在城市的边缘。◆I sat down at the water's edge.我在水边坐了下来。◆Stand the coin on its edge and spin it.把硬币竖起来旋转。◆She tore the page out roughly, leaving a ragged edge in the book.她粗暴地撕下那一页，在书中留下了参差不齐的撕痕。OPP the middle ⇨ middle ■ end [countable] the part of an object or place that is the furthest from its centre, front or from where you are 末端；尽头；末梢◆Turn right at the end of the road.在路的尽头向右拐。◆That's his wife sitting at the far end of the table.坐在桌子远端的那位就是他的妻子。◆Go to the end of the line!站到队尾去！◆You've got something on the end of your nose.你的鼻尖上沾了些东西。◆Tie the ends of the string together.把绳子的两端系在一起。◆These two products are from opposite ends of the price range.这两款产品一款是价格最高的，一款是价格最低的。◆We walked along the whole promenade from end to end.我们沿着海滨大道从这头一直走到另一头。◆They arranged the tables end to end.他们把桌子连成一排。◆Stand the box on end.把盒子竖起来。◆They live in the end house.他们住在最末端的房子里。OPP the middle ⇨ middle ■ side [countable] a part of an object or place near the edge and away from the middle 边缘；边◆She sat on the side of the bed.她坐在床边。◆A van was parked at the side of the road.路边停着一辆面包车。◆the south side of the lake湖的南侧 OPP the middle ⇨ middle NOTE 辨析 Edge, end or side?The edge of an object or area goes all the way around it; the two ends of an object or area are points on the edge that are opposite each other with the longest distance between them; the sides of an object or area are the parts of the edge that are opposite each other but do not have the longest distance between them. * edge指环绕某物或区域的边缘；end指某物或区域内相隔距离最远的两端；side指某物或区域内相对的两侧，之间的距离不一定最远。■ perimeter pəˈrɪmɪtə(r) [countable] (rather formal) the furthest edge of an enclosed area of land （围起来的土地的）外缘，边缘◆Guards patrol the perimeter of the estate.保安人员在庄园四周巡逻。◆There is a 15-foot perimeter fence.四周围着15英尺的栅栏。■ limit [countable] the furthest edge of an area or place （地区或地方的）境界，界限，范围◆We were reaching the limits of civilization.我们快到蛮荒地界了。◆The houses lie outside the city limits (= the official boundary of the city).这些房子位处城市地界以外。■ fringe [countable] a narrow strip of trees or buildings along the edge of sth （沿⋯边缘的）一排（树木或房屋）◆West of the river there was a fringe of woodland along its bank.河的西岸是一片树林。◆Along the coast, an industrial fringe had already developed.沿海一片带状工业区已经发展起来。ⓘ In British English a fringe can also be the furthest edge of an area or group. 在英式英语中fringe还可以指地区或群体的边缘◆The factories are located on the northern fringes of the city.这些工厂坐落在城市的北部边缘。 ■ periphery pəˈrɪfəri [countable, usually singular] (formal) the furthest edge of an area; the less important part of an activity or political or social group （地区的）边缘，外围；（活动、政治或社会团体的）次要部分◆There is a lot of industrial development on the periphery of the town.城镇的周边地区发展了很多工业。◆It is a minor party on the periphery of American politics.这是处于美国政治边缘的一个小党派。  see also peripheral ⇨ minor ■ margin ˈmɑːdʒɪn; NAmE ˈmɑːrdʒən [countable] (formal) the furthest edge of an area, especially an area of water; the less important part of an activity or political or social group （尤指水域的）边缘；（活动、政治或社会团体的）次要部分◆The island is on the eastern margin of the Indian Ocean.该岛位于印度洋东缘。◆These are desperate people, often homeless, living on the margins of society.这些人绝望无助，大多无家可归，生活在社会的边缘。 edge

verb

edge ♦︎ inch ♦︎ crawl ♦︎ thread ♦︎ creepThese words all mean to move or move sth slowly and carefully in a particular direction. 这些词均表示徐徐移动或使某物慢慢移动。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to edge / inch / crawl / creep along◆to edge / crawl / thread / creep through sth◆to edge / inch / crawl / creep forwards / towards sth◆to edge / inch / crawl / creep slowly along / through / down, etc.◆to edge / inch / crawl / creep closer / nearer◆to edge / inch / thread your way■ edge [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to move or make sth move slowly and carefully in a particular direction, making small movements （使）徐徐移动，慢慢移动◆She edged a little closer to me.她慢慢地向我靠近了些。◆I edged nervously past the dog.我紧张不安地从那只狗旁边慢慢走过去。◆Emily edged her chair forward.埃米莉把椅子慢慢地向前挪动。■ inch [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to move or make sth move slowly and carefully, usually in a forward direction, making small movements （向前）谨慎移动；使（向前）慢慢移动◆She inched cautiously towards the edge of the cliff.她小心翼翼地慢慢向悬崖边挪过去。◆I inched the car forward.我开着车小心地缓缓前行。◆He inched his way through the narrow passage.他一点一点地穿过狭窄的通道。NOTE 辨析 Edge or inch?When you inch somewhere you tend to be moving forwards or towards sth. You can use edge when you are moving forwards, sideways or back, towards or away from sth. * inch通常指缓缓前行或朝某物移动，edge则可以指缓缓向前、向侧面或向后移动以靠近或远离某物。■ crawl [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition 通常与副词或介词连用) (of a vehicle or its driver) to move forwards much more slowly than usual （车辆或司机）缓慢行进◆She was forced to crawl along through the thickening mist.她不得不在越来越浓的雾中缓缓行驶。◆The taxi crawled to a halt.出租车慢慢停了下来。■ thread θred [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) to move or make sth move through a narrow space, carefully going around things that are in the way （小心翼翼地）穿过，通过（狭小空间）；使穿行◆The waiters threaded between the crowded tables.服务员穿行在拥挤的餐桌之间。◆It took me a long time to thread my way through the crowd.我花了很长时间才从人群中挤了过去。■ creep (crept, crept) [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) (of a vehicle) to move forwards much more slowly than usual; (of sb's hand or arm) to move somewhere in a slow and uncertain manner, as if it is likely to be pushed away （车辆）缓慢行进；（手或胳膊）迟疑地伸出◆Trucks are creeping along Interstate 70 in convoys.卡车一辆辆缓慢地在70号州际公路上行驶。◆Her arms crept around his neck.她的双臂慢慢地搂住了他的脖子。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1081 COCA: 977
edge
The outer parts of objects or spaces: apex, back, back end...
Parts of tools: attachment, bit, blade...
Signs of emotions: trace, gleam, glitter...
Advantages and benefits: advantage, benefit, good...
Difference and differences: difference, contrast, distinction...
To move, or to move something, slowly: crawl, dawdle, creep...
Price behaviour: bounce, come down, cool off...
To surround or put something around something: kettle, surround, enclose...

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