verge /vɜːdʒ/ CET6 TEM4

• 1. 

  PHRASE If you are on the verge of something, you are going to do it very soon or it is likely to happen or begin very soon. 即将

  例：

  The country was on the verge of becoming prosperous and successful.

  这个国家即将变得繁荣昌盛。

• 2. 

  N an edge or rim; margin 边缘

• 3. 

  N-COUNT The verge of a road is a narrow piece of ground by the side of a road, which is usually covered with grass or flowers. (通常种有花草的) 路边 [英国英语]

• 4. 

  V to be near (to) 接近; 濒临

  例：

  to verge on chaos

• 5. 

  V to move or incline in a certain direction 趋向; 倾向