单词 | knife edge |
释义 | Word Frequency knife edgenoun 1. the sharp cutting edge of a knife 2. any sharp edge 3. a sharp-edged wedge of hard material on which the beam of a balance pivots or about which a pendulum is suspended 4. a critical point in the development of a situation, process of making a decision, etc Word Frequency knife-edge(ˈnaɪfˌɛdʒ) or knife-edged modifier 1. tense and exciting because it is unclear what is going to happen next a knife-edge battle for the loyalties of voters a knife-edge final set tie-break a knife-edge thriller about a computer hacker 2. sharp-edged South-East Ridge is a spectacular approach with good views along a knife-edge approach. trousers with knife-edge creases |
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