
edged
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。)
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。)
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。)