| 释义 |
edge someone out1Narrowly defeat a rival or opponent: Portugal edged out Holland in the semi-final United edged out Rovers 4-2 on penalties...- Honourable mentions should also go to the French full-back Serge Blanco and American athlete Michael Johnson, who were edged out by Rives and Moses.
- For the second time this season at Spotland stadium Oldham were edged out by one point against fierce local rivals Rochdale Hornets.
- Then they were edged out 3-2 by visitors Baildon Trinity.
2Remove a person from an organization or role by indirect means: she was edged out of the organization by the director...- The state party chairman announcing today she won the February five caucuses there, edging out Barack Obama by some 2,000 ballots.
- Ashley was the most popular name for girls, edging out Emily.
- Court Masterpiece, a nine-length winner at the course earlier in the season, just edged out Jack Sullivan in a tight finish.
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