verge
verge
vɜrʤ
vērj
British pronunciation
/vˈɜːd‍ʒ/

英語での「verge」の定義と意味

Verge
01

, 限界

the limit beyond which something happens or changes
02

, 境界

a region marking a boundary
03

路肩, 道路の端

the strip of land bordering a road, often covered with grass or vegetation
example
She walked her dog along the grassy verge.
彼女は犬を草の生えた縁石に沿って散歩させた。
04

, 儀式的な杖

a ceremonial or emblematic staff
05

, 境界

the edge or border of a roof, typically where it meets the gable or end wall of a building
to verge
01

瀬戸際にある, 隣接する

to be on the edge or border of something
example
He was verging on tears after hearing the bad news.
彼は悪い知らせを聞いた後、泣きそうだった。
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