Brink
01
在边缘, 在临界点
the point at which something, especially an important, dangerous, or exciting event, is about to occur
例子
The country was on the brink of war.
这个国家处于战争的边缘。
She teetered on the brink of making a life-changing decision.
她在做出改变人生的决定的边缘上摇摆不定。
02
边界, 边缘
a border or dividing line marking the limit of an area or region
例子
They stood at the brink between two countries.
他们站在两个国家之间的边界上。
The forest lies on the brink of the desert.
森林位于沙漠的边缘。
03
边缘, 悬崖边
the very edge of a steep slope or drop
例子
He stood on the brink of the cliff, looking down at the ocean.
他站在悬崖的边缘，俯视着下方的海洋。
The hikers stopped at the brink of a deep canyon.
徒步旅行者在深峡谷的边缘停了下来。
