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edgewise

/ˈedʒ.waɪz/

翻译: 副词,意为“以边缘朝前”或“侧着”;常用于短语“get a word in edgewise”,即趁别人滔滔不绝时插进话。

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词语关系

adverb

/ˈedʒ.waɪz/C1formal
  • zh副词,意为“以边缘朝前”或“侧着”;常用于短语“get a word in edgewise”,即趁别人滔滔不绝时插进话。

An adverb meaning "with the edge foremost" or "sideways." It is often used in the phrase "get a word in edgewise," meaning to manage to speak despite someone else dominating the conversation.

  1. With the edge forwardB2formal

    Positioned or moving with the edge facing forward or to the side.

    zh以边缘朝前

    • He slid the knife edgewise into the drawer.
    • The board was inserted edgewise into the narrow slot.
    • She placed the book edgewise on the shelf to save space.

    同义词edgeways

    反义词broadwise

  2. Barely or with difficultyB2informal

    Used in phrases like 'get a word in edgewise' to mean managing to speak despite interruptions.

    zh勉强

    • He talked so much that no one could get a word in edgewise.
    • She finally managed to get a comment in edgewise during the debate.
    • It was hard to get a question in edgewise at the crowded meeting.

    同义词barelyhardlyscarcely

词形
  • more edgewise comparative form
  • most edgewise superlative form
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