“edge”作为名词,有“边缘;优势;刀刃;锋利”等含义;作为动词,意为“使……有边缘;使……渐变;侧着移动”。以下将详细阐述其不同词性和含义下的具体用法。
1、 “边缘”
含义:指物体或区域的边界部分,即与内部相对的外围部分。
例句
The children were sitting on the edge of the pool.(孩子们坐在游泳池的边缘。)
He walked along the edge of the cliff carefully.(他小心翼翼地沿着悬崖边缘行走。)
搭配:on the edge of(在……的边缘);the edge of town(城镇的边缘)
2、 “优势”
含义:表示在竞争、比赛或某个领域中比他人更突出的有利条件或能力。
例句
Our company has an edge over our competitors in terms of customer service.(在客户服务方面,我们公司比竞争对手更有优势。)
His experience in the industry gives him a significant edge.(他在该行业的经验给了他很大的优势。)
搭配:have an edge over(比……有优势);gain/lose an edge(获得/失去优势)
3、 “刀刃”
含义:指刀具上用于切割的锋利部分。
例句
The blade of the knife was so sharp that it could easily cut through the rope.(刀的刀刃非常锋利,能轻松切断绳子。)
Be careful not to touch the edge of the sword.(小心别碰到剑的刀刃。)
4、 “锋利”(较少用,常以复数形式edges表示锐利的边缘或尖角)
例句
The broken glass had sharp edges.(碎玻璃有锋利的边缘。)
The edges of the metal sheet were very sharp.(金属板的边缘非常锋利。)
1、 “使……有边缘”
含义:给某物添加边缘或使其具有边缘的特征。
例句
She edged the fabric with lace.(她用蕾丝装饰了织物的边缘。)
The gardener edged the flower beds with stones.(园丁用石头装饰了花坛的边缘。)
2、 “使……渐变”(常用于描述颜色、光线等逐渐变化)
例句
The artist edged the painting with a soft blue to create a sense of depth.(艺术家在画的边缘涂上柔和的蓝色,以营造出深度感。)
3、 “侧着移动”
含义:指人或物体以侧身的方式缓慢移动。
例句
He edged closer to the stage to get a better view.(他侧着身子慢慢靠近舞台,以便看得更清楚。)
The cat edged towards the bird, ready to pounce.(猫侧着身子慢慢向鸟靠近,准备扑上去。)