| 词组 | on the cutting edge of something |
| 释义 | Idiom on the cutting edge of somethingon the cutting edge (of something) in front of others with what is new.Some people on the cutting edge of fashion have one strip of hair dyed one color and the rest another color.University Hospital is at the cutting edge of medical technology. Usage notes: also used in the form on the edge: This band used to be on the edge, but it's much less exciting these days. at the cutting edgeAt the forefront of technological developments or advancements. The new company I work for is at the cutting edge of medical science. I think some of their new instruments are going to revolutionize the field of medicine. at the cutting edge of somethingoron the cutting edge of somethingCOMMON If something is at the cutting edge of or on the cutting edge of an area of activity, it is one of the most advanced developments in that area. No designer can be at the cutting edge of the fashion industry for more than 15 years. The company has always prided itself on being on the cutting edge of computer technology. Note: You can also simply talk about the cutting edge of a particular area of activity. This is the cutting edge of medicine. Note: You can also use cutting-edge before a noun. These were the men and women doing the cutting-edge research. These are cutting-edge technologies and we must support them. |
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