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edged

UK //edʒd//US //edʒd//

词源

源自古英语 'ecg'(意为边缘或刀锋),与古诺尔斯语 'egg' 和德语 'Ecke' 同源,最初指物体的锋利部分,后引申为边界或缓慢移动的动作。

adjective

❶ 指物体有锋利的边缘或尖锐的部分,常用于描述刀具、工具或某些自然物体。

“Be careful with that edged knife; it's very sharp.”

(小心那把锋利的刀,它非常锐利。)

“The edged leaves of the plant can cut your skin.”

(这种植物的锋利叶子可能会划伤你的皮肤。)

❶ 形容言语或态度尖锐、刻薄,带有攻击性或讽刺意味。

“Her edged remarks made everyone uncomfortable.”

(她尖锐的评论让每个人都感到不舒服。)

“He responded with an edged tone, clearly annoyed.”

(他用尖锐的语气回应,明显生气了。)

同义词:sharp, pointed, cutting, keen, biting

verb

❶ 指为某物加上边缘或边界,常用于描述装饰或保护性的边缘处理。

“She edged the garden path with colorful stones.”

(她用彩色石头给花园小径镶边。)

“The tablecloth was edged with delicate lace.”

(桌布边缘装饰着精致的花边。)

❶ 指缓慢或谨慎地移动,通常用于描述人或物体小心地接近或离开某处。

“He edged closer to the door, trying not to be noticed.”

(他慢慢靠近门,试图不被发现。)

“The cat edged away from the loud noise.”

(猫从吵闹的声音旁慢慢退开。)

同义词:border, trim, hem, inch, sidle

常见短语

on the edge of — 表示处于某种状态或情况的边缘,常用于形容即将发生某事或处于极限状态。

“She was on the edge of tears after hearing the sad news.”

(听到这个悲伤的消息后,她几乎要哭出来了。)

edge out — 指通过竞争或策略逐渐取代或胜过某人或某物。

“The new company edged out its competitors with better prices.”

(这家新公司凭借更优惠的价格逐渐超越了竞争对手。)