cusp

US /kʌsp/
UK /kʌsp/
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1.

邊緣, 開端

a point of transition between two different states

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She was on the cusp of a major career breakthrough.
她正處於職業生涯重大突破的邊緣。
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The company is on the cusp of a new era of innovation.
公司正處於創新新時代的開端。
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2.

尖端, 尖頭

a pointed end where two curves meet, in particular on a tooth or a leaf

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The dentist examined the cusp of her molar.
牙醫檢查了她磨牙的尖端。
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Each leaf has a distinct cusp at its tip.
每片葉子的尖端都有一個獨特的尖頭。
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