brink
US /brɪŋk/
UK /brɪŋk/
名词
1.
边缘, 边沿
the extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body of water
示例:
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He stood on the brink of the cliff, looking down at the sea.
他站在悬崖的边缘，俯瞰大海。
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The house was built on the brink of the river.
房子建在河的边缘。
2.
边缘, 关头
a point at which something is about to happen; the verge
示例:
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The country was on the brink of war.
这个国家正处于战争的边缘。
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She was on the brink of tears.
她处于崩溃的边缘。