
好词典

源自拉丁语 'cuspis',意为“尖头”或“矛尖”,15世纪通过法语进入英语。
❶ 指物体尖端的突出部分,常用于描述牙齿、几何图形或天文学中的特定点。
“The cusps of her molars were worn down from grinding.”
(她臼齿的尖端因磨牙而磨损。)
“The crescent moon's cusps pointed toward the horizon.”
(新月的尖角指向地平线。)
❶ 在占星学中,指两个星座或宫位之间的过渡区域,象征转变或混合特质。
“Being born on the cusp of Leo and Virgo gives her a unique personality blend.”
(出生在狮子座和处女座交界处赋予她独特的性格融合。)
“The planet's position at the cusp indicates a time of change.”
(行星在交界处的位置预示着变革时期。)
on the cusp — 处于重大变化或过渡的边缘,常用于描述即将发生转变的关键时刻。
“The company is on the cusp of a major breakthrough in renewable energy.”
(这家公司正处于可再生能源重大突破的边缘。)