verge
gb/vˈɚd͡ʒ/ us/vˈɚd͡ʒ/
B2
Angielski
~ 6600
valaminek a szélén, valaminek a küszöbén, út menti füves sáv, útpadka, valaminek a határát súrolja, határos valamivel, már-már
RZECZOWNIK
B2
1
Schemat użycia:
on the verge of [something]
The company is on the verge of bankruptcy after several bad investments.
A cég több rossz befektetés után a csőd szélén áll.
Scientists say the species is on the verge of extinction.
A tudósok szerint a faj a kihalás szélén áll.
She was so upset that she was on the verge of tears during the meeting.
After years of hard work, they are finally on the verge of success.
The two countries are on the verge of signing a historic peace agreement.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I was so tired that I was on the verge of falling asleep in class.
Annyira fáradt voltam, hogy majdnem elaludtam az órán.
The team is on the verge of winning the championship.
A csapat a bajnoki cím megnyerésének küszöbén áll.
The old bridge is on the verge of collapse.
The baby is on the verge of crying.
The small shop is on the verge of closing forever.
Częsty błąd:
Learners often say *"on the verge to do something"* instead of the correct pattern *"on the verge of doing something"* (use a noun or -ing form: "on the verge of crying", not "to cry"). Some also confuse it with "about to" and try to say *"verge to"*, which is incorrect.
Znaczenie
point just before something happens
Kolokacje
on the verge of tears
|on the verge of collapse
|on the verge of war
|on the verge of bankruptcy
|on the verge of extinction
|on the verge of success
Synonimy
brink (Often slightly more dramatic or literary, especially with danger or disaster.)
|
threshold (Suggests the starting point of a new state or situation, sometimes more formal or technical.)
Antonimy
stability (Describes a situation far from sudden change or crisis, the opposite of being on the edge of change.)
Tematy
change
|emotions
|events
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The point when something is almost happening or about to start.
The point, moment, or limit at which something is about to happen or change, especially in the phrase 'on the verge of [something]'.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
2
útpadka
B2
Schemat użycia:
a [adjective] verge beside [a road]
Cars were parked all along the grass verge outside the stadium.
A stadion előtt végig a füves útpadkán parkoltak az autók.
The council cuts the verge regularly to keep the road clear.
Az önkormányzat rendszeresen nyírja az út menti füves sávot, hogy az út szabadon járható maradjon.
Children were playing on the verge while their parents talked nearby.
A sign on the lane said, "Please do not park on the verge."
The soft verge was badly damaged by heavy trucks during the festival.
Przykłady dla uczących się
There is a small grass verge in front of my house.
A házam előtt van egy keskeny füves sáv.
Please do not drive on the verge.
Kérjük, ne hajtson rá az út menti füves sávra.
Workers are cutting the grass on the verge today.
We walked along the path and sat on the verge to rest.
Some people park their cars on the verge near the school.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may not realise this sense is mainly British English and try to use it in American English, where "shoulder" or "side of the road" is more common. They may also think "verge" here means any "edge"; in road contexts it usually refers to the grassy or unpaved strip, not just any border.
Znaczenie
strip of land beside a road
Kolokacje
grass verge
|roadside verge
|narrow verge
|park on the verge
|soft verge
|mow the verge
Synonimy
roadside (More general; means the area next to a road, not specifically a strip of grass.)
|
shoulder (Common in North American English; refers to the side of the road, usually for stopping cars and not necessarily grassy.)
Antonimy
carriageway (In British English, the main part of the road where vehicles drive, contrasted with the side strip of land.)
Tematy
transport
|environment
|daily life
|travel
|housing
Definicja
A narrow strip of grass or land at the side of a road or path, especially in British English.
A narrow strip of grass or land along the edge of a road, path, or railway, usually between it and a ditch, fence, or sidewalk; used especially in British English.
C1
FORMAL
3
Schemat użycia:
[something] verges on [something]
His comments verged on the offensive, but he stopped just short of insulting anyone directly.
A megjegyzései már-már sértők voltak, de nem ment odáig, hogy bárkit közvetlenül megsértsen.
The film's violence verges on the absurd at times.
A film erőszakossága időnként az abszurd határát súrolja.
Her attention to detail verges on obsession.
The situation verges on chaos every time there is a big sale.
Their demands verged on blackmail, according to the report.
Przykłady dla uczących się
His jokes sometimes verge on bad taste.
A viccei néha a rossz ízlés határát súrolják.
The noise in the classroom verged on chaos.
Az osztályteremben a zaj a káosz határát súrolta.
Her love for her dog verges on obsession.
The plan verges on the impossible.
Their behaviour verged on rude.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes omit the preposition and say *"verge something"* instead of the correct *"verge on something"*. They may also confuse this with "on the verge of", which is usually followed by a noun or -ing form. Use "verge on + noun" ("verge on madness") and "on the verge of + noun/-ing" ("on the verge of going mad").
Znaczenie
be very close to something
Kolokacje
verge on the ridiculous
|verge on hysteria
|verge on obsession
|verge on the impossible
|verge on collapse
|verge on abuse
Synonimy
border on (Very close in meaning and structure; slightly more common in everyday speech.)
|
approach (More general; suggests coming near to something but not always as strong as 'verge on'.)
Antonimy
be far from (Describes something that is clearly not close to a particular state or quality.)
Tematy
description
|evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To almost be something, but not exactly, usually used as 'verge on [something]'.
To be very close to something in degree, nature, or quality, without actually being it, most often used in the pattern 'verge on [something]'.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
verge
IPA
GB/vˈɚd͡ʒ/
US/vˈɚd͡ʒ/
Sylaby i akcent
verge (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (verge)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: verge
- Plural: verges
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
verges
noun
Wyrażenia
on the verge of
1/ˈɔn ðə vˈɚd͡ʒ əv/
fixed phrase
almost at the point of
Very close to doing, feeling, or experiencing something; almost at the point when it happens.
Przykłady
- She was on the verge of quitting her job when her boss finally apologized.
- Several patients are on the verge of recovery after the new treatment.
- The city is on the verge of a major transport strike.
verge on
1/vˈɚd͡ʒ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
formal
be almost something
To be almost a certain quality or state, but not completely it.
Przykłady
- His confidence verges on arrogance.
- The noise from the party verged on madness by midnight.
- Some of the comments verged on racism and had to be removed.