英语词汇“verge”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

verge¹

(vûrj)

a. An edge or margin; a border. See Synonyms at border.

b. Architecture The edge of the tiling that projects over a roof gable.

c. Chiefly British A grassy border, as along a road.

2. The point beyond which an action, state, or condition is likely to begin or occur; the brink: on the verge of tears; a nation on the verge of economic prosperity.

3. A rod, wand, or staff carried as an emblem of authority or office.

4. The spindle of a balance wheel in a clock or watch, especially such a spindle in a clock with vertical escapement.

5. The male organ of copulation in certain mollusks.

intr.v. verged, verg·ing, verg·es

1. To approach the nature or condition of something specified; come close. Used with on: a brilliance verging on genius.

2. To be on the edge or border: Her land verges on the neighboring township.

[Middle English, from Old French, rod, ring, from Latin virga, rod, strip.]

单词	verge
释义	verge¹ (vûrj) n. 1. a. An edge or margin; a border. See Synonyms at border. b. Architecture The edge of the tiling that projects over a roof gable. c. Chiefly British A grassy border, as along a road. 2. The point beyond which an action, state, or condition is likely to begin or occur; the brink: on the verge of tears; a nation on the verge of economic prosperity. 3. A rod, wand, or staff carried as an emblem of authority or office. 4. The spindle of a balance wheel in a clock or watch, especially such a spindle in a clock with vertical escapement. 5. The male organ of copulation in certain mollusks. intr.v. verged, verg·ing, verg·es 1. To approach the nature or condition of something specified; come close. Used with on: a brilliance verging on genius. 2. To be on the edge or border: Her land verges on the neighboring township. [Middle English, from Old French, rod, ring, from Latin virga, rod, strip.]
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