edges
US /ˈɛdʒɪz/
UK /ˈɛdʒɪz/
複數名詞
邊緣, 邊沿
the outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a place or part farthest away from the center of something
範例:
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The book had worn edges from being read so many times.
這本書因為讀了太多次，邊緣都磨損了。
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Be careful not to fall off the edges of the cliff.
小心不要從懸崖的邊緣掉下去。
動詞
緩慢移動, 悄悄靠近
to move gradually or furtively in a particular direction
範例:
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He edges closer to the door, hoping to slip out unnoticed.
他悄悄地靠近門，希望能不被察覺地溜出去。
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The car edges forward slowly in the heavy traffic.
汽車在擁堵的交通中緩慢前行。