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knife-edge

/ˈnaɪf ˌedʒ/

翻译: 指刀刃般极窄的边缘或临界状态,也比喻形势危急、结果未定的险境。

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noun

/ˈnaɪf ˌedʒ/C1formal
  • zh指刀刃般极窄的边缘或临界状态,也比喻形势危急、结果未定的险境。

A noun referring to a very narrow boundary or a critical, precarious situation where the outcome is uncertain.

  1. Narrow boundaryC1formal

    A very narrow or precarious boundary between two states or conditions, often implying a critical or tense situation.

    zh临界边缘

    • The negotiations were balanced on a knife-edge between success and failure.
    • His life hung on a knife-edge after the accident.
    • The election result is on a knife-edge, with both candidates neck and neck.

    同义词brinkprecipiceverge

词形
  • knife-edges plural form
  • knife-edges' possessive plural form
  • knife-edge's possessive singular form