edges
US /ˈɛdʒɪz/
UK /ˈɛdʒɪz/
复数名词
边缘, 边沿
the outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a place or part farthest away from the center of something
示例:
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The book had worn edges from being read so many times.
这本书因为读了太多次，边缘都磨损了。
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Be careful not to fall off the edges of the cliff.
小心不要从悬崖的边缘掉下去。
动词
缓慢移动, 悄悄靠近
to move gradually or furtively in a particular direction
示例:
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He edges closer to the door, hoping to slip out unnoticed.
他悄悄地靠近门，希望能不被察觉地溜出去。
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The car edges forward slowly in the heavy traffic.
汽车在拥堵的交通中缓慢前行。