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[PREP-PHRASE 短语介词]即将;接近于;濒于 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.
The country was on the verge of becoming prosperous and successful...
这个国家即将走向繁荣富强。
Carole was on the verge of tears.
卡萝尔差点就要哭了。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]路边;(道路的)植草边沿 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.
in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 shoulder