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词组 within a whisker of something
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within a whisker of somethingwithin a whisker of (something)
close to something.
Yesterday, the price of oil came within a whisker of its all-time high.An asteroid came within a whisker of crashing into the earth.

within a whisker of (something)

Very close to something. I swear the car came within a whisker of hitting the train, but stopped at the last second. I came within a whisker of winning that race, but I guess I'll have to settle for second place.

within a whisker of something

If something is within a whisker of a particular amount, it is almost that amount. The price of gold is now within a whisker of $330 an ounce.
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