| 单词 | border |
| 释义 | border n. & v. --n 1. the edge or boundary of anything, or the part near it. 2. a the line separating two political or geographical areas, esp. countries. b the district on each side of this. c (the Border) a particular boundary and its adjoining districts, esp. between Scotland and England (usu. the Borders), or N. Ireland and the Irish Republic. 3. a distinct edging round anything, esp. for strength or decoration. 4. a long narrow bed of flowers or shrubs in a garden (herbaceous border). --v 1. tr. be a border to. 2. tr. provide with a border. 3. intr. (usu. foll. by on, upon) a adjoin; come close to being. b approximate, resemble. Phrases and idioms Border collie a common working sheepdog of the North Country. Border terrier 1. a small terrier of a breed with rough hair. 2. this breed. Etymology: ME f. OF bordure: cf. BOARD |
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