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brink

US /brɪŋk/
UK /brɪŋk/

Kata Nama

1.

tebing, pinggir

the extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body of water

Contoh:
He stood on the brink of the cliff, looking down at the sea.
Dia berdiri di tebing tebing, memandang ke laut.
The house was built on the brink of the river.
Rumah itu dibina di tebing sungai.
2.

ambang, tepi

a point at which something is about to happen; the verge

Contoh:
The country was on the brink of war.
Negara itu berada di ambang perang.
She was on the brink of tears.
Dia berada di ambang air mata.