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

• The road verges on a park.
  这条路位于一个公园边缘。
• The mountain verges to the east.
  这座山脉向东延伸。
• My method of argument verges on the absurd.
  我讨论的方式接近于荒谬。
• This narrow strip verges the road.
  这条狭长的地带构成了公路的边沿。
• Keep Weather Eye Open to the Tendency of Spiritual Civilization s Economizing in the Period of Change; The economy verges toward inflation.
  试析转型时期精神文明建设的经济化倾向经济倾向于通货膨胀。
• The economy verges toward inflation. liable to or capable of change.
  经济倾向于通货膨胀。倾向于或能够变化的。
• The bottom of our garden verges on the park.
  我们花园的尾部与那座公园交邻。
• Such a remark verges on impertinence.
  这种话近乎无礼。
• Such idea verges on foolhardiness.
  这种念头近于有勇无谋。
• His manner verges on impoliteness.
  他的态度近乎不礼貌。