verges

英 [ˈvɜːdʒɪz]

美 [ˈvɜːrdʒɪz]

n.  (路边的)小草地，绿地
v.  接近，濒于
verge的第三人称单数和复数

柯林斯词典

• PREP-PHRASE 即将;接近于;濒于
  If you areon the verge ofsomething, you are going to do it very soon or it is likely to happen or begin very soon.
  1. The country was on the verge of becoming prosperous and successful...
     这个国家即将走向繁荣富强。
  2. Carole was on the verge of tears.
     卡萝尔差点就要哭了。
• 路边;(道路的)植草边沿
  Thevergeof a road is a narrow piece of ground by the side of a road, which is usually covered with grass or flowers.

in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 shoulder

双语例句

• In addition, the style of some Black novels, like Jean Toomer's Cane, verges on expressionism or surrealism;
  另外，象金•图莫的《手杖》那样的黑人小说风格，近于表现主义和超现实主义；
• This coalition soon gained the upper hand and began a process that now verges on success.
  这个同盟很快占上风，开始了一个现在站在胜利边缘的进程。
• The road verges on a park.
  这条路位于一个公园边缘。
• This narrow strip verges the road.
  这条狭长的地带构成了公路的边沿。
• The mountain verges to the east.
  这座山脉向东延伸。
• Such a remark verges on impertinence.
  这种话近乎无礼。
• His manner verges on impoliteness.
  他的态度近乎不礼貌。
• Such idea verges on foolhardiness.
  这种念头近于有勇无谋。
• That street verges on the people's square.
  那条马路靠近人民广场。
• Her speaking voice verges on the ridiculous.
  她讲话的声音近乎可笑。