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WordReference English-Chinese Dictionary © 2019: 主要翻译 | on the edge advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | literal (at the rim) (本义) | 在…的边缘 zài … de biān yuán | | Peter was worried that the cup might fall, for it stood on the edge of the table. | on the edge advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | figurative (at the forefront) (比喻) | 在…的前沿 zài de qián yán | | 3D technology is on the edge of movie-making techniques. |
WordReference English-Chinese Dictionary © 2019: 复合形式: | live on the edge v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal, figurative (take risks) | 过着惊险刺激的生活 guò zhe jīng xiǎn cì jī de shēng huó | | Louise likes to take risks and live on the edge. | on the edge of exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | figurative (on the verge of) | 在…的边缘 zài … de biān yuán | | Alpine skiers are always on the edge of losing control. |
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