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[/brɪŋk; brɪŋk/] n 用法:
1 [C usu sing 通常作单数] (a) edge at the top of a steep high place, eg a cliff （陡峭处, 如峭壁顶端的）边缘:
the brink of a precipice 悬崖的边缘.
(b) edge of a stretch of (usu deep) water 深渊的边缘:
He stood shivering on the brink, waiting to dive in. 他站在边上等待跳水时浑身发抖. 用法:
2 [sing] the ~ of sth (fig 比喻) point or state very close to sth unknown, dangerous or exciting （未知的、危险的或刺激性事物的）边缘:
on the brink of death, war, disaster, success 在死亡、战争、灾难、成功的边缘 *
Scientists are on the brink of (making) a breakthrough in the treatment of cancer. 科学家们在治疗癌症方面即将获得重大突破. *
His incompetence has brought us to the brink of ruin. 他很无能已导致我们濒临绝境. |