edge
gb/ˈɛd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
A2
英语
~ 1100
义项
0 个义项
名词
A2
relation
1
outer limit or border
The line or place where something ends.
用法模式：
the edge of [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'edge' with 'corner'; 'corner' is where two edges meet, not the boundary itself.
近义词
border (More often used for boundaries between areas, regions, or countries.)
反义词
center (Refers to the middle point, opposite of the outer limit.)
搭配
sharp edge
|cutting edge
|edge of the table
|at the edge
|on the edge
主题
geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She placed the glass near the edge of the table.
- We walked to the edge of the cliff.
- The picture frame had a silver edge.
- He stood at the edge of the crowd.
- The plate has a gold-painted edge.
学习者例句
- The cat is on the edge of the bed.
- I sat on the edge of my chair.
- We live on the edge of town.
- He put his cup at the edge of the desk.
名词
B1
entity
2
small advantage
A small advantage that helps you win or do better than others.
用法模式：
give [someone] an edge over [someone/something]
常见错误：
Some learners think 'edge' here refers to physical edges; in this sense, it is metaphorical for advantage.
近义词
advantage (General term; 'edge' often implies a narrow or decisive advantage.)
反义词
disadvantage (A condition that makes success less likely, opposite of having an advantage.)
搭配
competitive edge
|gain an edge
|have the edge over
主题
competition
|business
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Her experience gave her an edge over the other candidates.
- The new software offers a competitive edge in the market.
- Good communication skills can give you an edge in negotiations.
学习者例句
- He has an edge over other players.
- This tool gives me an edge at work.
- We need something to give us an edge.
名词
A2
entity
3
sharp side of blade
The sharp part of a knife or tool that cuts things.
近义词
blade (Refers to the whole flat cutting part; 'edge' is just the sharp side.)
反义词
flat side (The non-cutting surface of a blade.)
搭配
knife edge
|razor edge
|sharp edge
主题
tools
|cooking
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Be careful not to touch the knife's edge.
- The sword's edge was finely honed.
- The scissors have a serrated edge for cutting fabric.
学习者例句
- The knife has a sharp edge.
- Do not touch the edge of the blade.
- The scissors have a metal edge.
名词
B2
property
4
tense or nervous quality
A way of speaking or acting that shows you are angry, worried, or nervous.
近义词
sharpness (Can refer to tone, but also other qualities; 'edge' here is more about emotional tension.)
反义词
calmness (Lack of tension or irritation in tone or mood.)
搭配
an edge to one's voice
|voice with an edge
主题
emotions
|communication
例句
- There was an edge to her voice when she spoke about it.
- His words had an unmistakable edge of sarcasm.
- I could hear the edge in his tone.
学习者例句
- Her voice had an edge when she spoke.
- I heard an edge in his tone.
- He talked with an edge in his voice.
动词
B1
action
5
move slowly and carefully
To move slowly and carefully towards something.
用法模式：
edge [somewhere]
近义词
inch ('Inch' is very close in meaning but often implies even smaller movements.)
反义词
rush (To move quickly and without caution, opposite of edging.)
搭配
edge forward
|edge closer
|edge away
主题
movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She edged closer to get a better view.
- He edged away from the barking dog.
- We edged toward the exit during intermission.
学习者例句
- She edged closer to me.
- He edged away from the fire.
- We edged toward the door.
语法
词典原形
edge
IPA
GB/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
US/ˈɛd͡ʒ/
音节与重音
edge （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (edge)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: edge
- Plural: edges
Verb
- Base: edge
- 3rd Person Singular: edges
- Present Participle: edging
- Past: edged
词族
Forms
edges
noun
edging
verb
edged
verb
Core family
edgy
adjective
Related words
edginess
noun
Negative and opposite forms
edgeless
adjective
相关表达
cutting-edge
1/kˈʌtɪŋ ˈɛd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
very modern and advanced
Very modern and using the newest ideas and technology.
例句
- They work with cutting-edge medical equipment.
- This is a cutting-edge design in architecture.
edge out
3/ˈɛd͡ʒ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
defeat narrowly for win/position
To win against someone by a small amount or get a position instead of them.
例句
- He edged out his rival by just two votes.
- Our team edged out the competition in the final seconds.
on edge
2/ˈɔn ˈɛd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
feeling nervous or irritable
Feeling nervous, worried, or easily annoyed.
例句
- I've been on edge all day before my exam.
- She seemed on edge after hearing the news.
on the edge of one's seat
4/ˈɔn ðə ˈɛd͡ʒ əv wˈʌnz sˈit/
idiom
extremely excited or nervous waiting
Feeling very excited or nervous because you are waiting for something to happen.
例句
- The movie kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.
- She was on the edge of her seat during the entire match.
on the edge of one's seat
6/ˈɔn ðə ˈɛd͡ʒ əv wˈʌnz sˈit/
idiom
excited with suspense
so excited or nervous that you want to know what happens next
例句
- The final episode kept us on the edge of our seats.
- It was a thrilling match, and the crowd was on the edge of its seat.
- Her story had everyone on the edge of their seats.