Razor-edge
n. 剃刀的锋口, 危急关头, 鲜明的分界线
📖 牛津释义
razor-edge
n (also ,razor's `edge) (fig 比喻)
1 sharp line of division 明显的分界线
a razor-edge of difference between genius and madness 天才和疯狂之截然不同.
2 (idm 习语) on a razor-edge/razor's edge in a dangerous or critical situation 处於危险的境地; 处於紧要关头
Since he escaped from gaol, Tom has been living on a razor's edge, terrified of recapture. 汤姆越狱後, 时时如惊弓之鸟, 生怕再次被捕.
🧩 词语组成解析
edge
[ɛdʒ]
n. 边;优势;（悬崖、峭壁的）边缘，端;锋利，尖锐;
vt. 在…上加边界;使渐进;给（刀刃）磨边，使锋利;修整;
vi. 慢慢向前移动，侧身移动;
🗣️ 情景例句
There is nothing interesting in the newspaper.
报纸上没有什么有趣的新闻。
Excitement and happiness, and we are deeply grateful to you for that.
也有开心、兴奋和愉快的时候，我们衷心感谢大家所做的一切。
Jack was an excellent tennis player. He was able to beat anybody.
竭克是个网球健将。他天下无敌。