单词 | verge |
释义 | verge 1. n.   1. an edge or border.   2. an extreme limit beyond which something happens (on the verge of tears).   3. Brit. a grass edging of a road, flower-bed, etc.   4. Archit. an edge of tiles projecting over a gable.   5. a wand or rod carried before a bishop, dean, etc., as an emblem of office. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L virga rod 2. v.intr.   1. incline downwards or in a specified direction (the now verging sun; verge to a close).   2. (foll. by on) border on; approach closely (verging on the ridiculous). Etymology: L vergere bend, incline |
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