verging

英 [ˈvɜːdʒɪŋ]

美 [ˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ]

v.  接近，濒于
verge的现在分词

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

• We looked at the sky where the last of the sunlight was verging into darkness.
  我们望着天空，落日的余晖渐渐地被吞没。
• This article analyses the influence of the concept of element and unity on the development of modern visual art. Based on this concept, it expounds a new epistemology and idea of design verging on the edge of architecture.
  分析了元素及统一的观念对近现代视觉艺术发展的影响，并探讨在此观念基础之上关于建筑的边缘认识论和设计观念。
• It is an admission that is verging on sacrilegious for a French president. But Nicolas Sarkozy's top chef has revealed that the French head of state has banned cheese from the table at the Elys é e Palace.
  尼古拉•萨科奇的御用大厨透露，这位法国总统将奶酪逐出了爱丽舍宫的餐桌，这对于一名法国总统来说，几乎是冒天下之大不韪。
• The plane was flying high and verging into clouds.
  飞机飞高了，渐渐地消失在云雾中。
• A period of maturity verging on decline.
  成熟期指已成熟同时接近衰退的时期。
• In violation of good taste even verging on the indecent.
  违反高雅品位的甚至是在猥亵边缘的。
• The sun was verging towards the horizon.
  太阳向地平线下降。
• Tasting notes: Appearance: Ruby red colour verging on rose.
  品尝记录：接近玫瑰红的宝石红色；
• The process is verging on farce.
  整个过程越来越像是一场闹剧。
• The general mood in Davos was one of gloom verging on despair.
  达沃斯论坛上整个的气氛，是一种濒临绝望的低落。