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verge

/ˈvɜːrdʒ/ American
Picture: verge
  • n. 边缘, 边界
  • v. 接近, 濒于
Definition
  • n. the edge or border of something, or the point where it is about to begin
  • v. to be very close to a particular state or condition
Example
She was on the verge of tears during the sad movie.
看这部伤感的电影时,她几乎要哭出来了。