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词组 edge
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edge /edʒ/ noun 1. the part of an object that is furthest from its centreadjectivesthe top edge I gripped the top edge of the door and pulled myself up.the bottom/lower edge The lower edge of the window frame was starting to rot.the front/back edge I banged my elbow on the front edge of the desk.the inside/inner edge He painted carefully around the inner edge of each door.the outside/outer edge The airport is located on the outer edge of the town.the northern/southern etc edge (=used about a part near the end of an area of land, city etc) There’s a ridge of hills on the northern edge of the county. | A tall iron fence marks the eastern edge of the park.the leading edge technical (=at the front of something moving forward) There’s a white band on the leading edge of the wing.the trailing edge technical (=at the back of something moving forward) The air flows downwards as it passes the wing’s trailing edge.prepositionsat the edge The bird has black wings that are yellow at the edges.the edge of sth We walked to the far edge of the wood.on the edge He stood on the edge of the harbour wall.around/round the edge There is a large square of grass with flowers around the edges.over the edge Her feet were dangling over the edge of the bed.phrasesthe edge of the sea BrE the edge of the ocean AmE (=the land next to the sea) The castle stands on the edge of the sea.the water’s edge (=the land next to a river, the sea etc) We sat down at the water’s edge.THESAURUS: edge side the part of something that is near its left or right edge: On the left side of the garden there was an old stone wall. | They parked by the side of the road. rim the edge of something circular, especially the top of a cup or glass, or the outside edge of a pair of glasses: a white cup with a gold rim | She was looking at me over the rim of her spectacles. margin the empty space at the side of a page that has writing on it: My teacher had marked my essay and made some comments in the margin. | Leave wide margins on both sides of the page. hem the edge of a piece of cloth that is turned under and stitched down, especially the lower edge of a skirt, trousers etc: If you want the dress a bit shorter, I can easily turn up the hem. kerb BrE curb AmE the edge of the pavement at the side of a road: A big black car was parked at the kerb. outskirts the areas of a city that are furthest away from the centre: The new station was built on the outskirts of the city. perimeter the outside edge around an enclosed area of land such as a military camp or a prison: Security guards patrol the perimeter night and day.2. the thin sharp part of a blade or other tool that cutsadjectivesa sharp edge You need a blade with a really sharp edge.a razor-sharp edge (=extremely sharp) The blade of this sword has a razor-sharp edge.a jagged edge (=with a series of uneven sharp points) The stone had a dangerous jagged edge like broken glass.a rough edge (=uneven) He cut his hand on the rough edge of the wall.a serrated edge (=with a row of sharp points for cutting) The bread knife has a serrated edge.the cutting edge The drill has diamonds along its cutting edge.3. an advantage over othersadjectivesa slight edge (=a small advantage) Running on the inside lane will give him a slight edge.a distinct/definite edge (=a noticeable advantage) Being tall gives you a distinct edge in some sports.a competitive edge (=something that makes a person or business able to compete successfully against other people or businesses) Investment in new technology is the only way for the company to maintain its competitive edge.verbshave the edge over sb/sth (=to be slightly better than someone or something else) We believe our products have the edge over the competition.get/gain an edge over sb/sth A well-trained workforce is a key factor in gaining a competitive edge over our rivals.give sb the/an edge I hope my qualifications and experience will give me the edge.lose your edge He’s had a lot of injuries and lost a lot of his competitive edge.
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