单词	cusp
释义	cusp noun ˈkəsp  : point, apex: such as a : a point of transition (as from one historical period to the next) : turning point also : edge, verge on the cusp of stardom … you're on the cusp between heat exhaustion and life-threatening heatstroke. Mark Jannot b : either horn of a crescent moon c : a fixed point on a mathematical curve at which a point tracing the curve would exactly reverse its direction of motion d : an ornamental pointed projection formed by or arising from the intersection of two arcs or foils (see foil entry 2 sense 4) e(1) : a point on the grinding surface of a tooth (2) : a fold or flap of a cardiac valve cuspate ˈkə-ˌspāt  -spət adjective cusped ˈkəspt  adjective Illustration of cusp 1 cusp d Synonyms brink edge point threshold verge See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the cusp of a tooth medical researchers who are on the cusp of a major breakthrough Recent Examples on the Web That puts returns right on the cusp of becoming partly taxable. Jason Zweig, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Saban won national titles in 2015 and 2017 and was on the cusp of another in 2020 before Texas found an Alabama coach willing to take the next swing at saving the program. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2022 On the cusp of turning 30, Peter Do felt dissatisfied with his body. Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2022 The 25-year-old also walked one batter and was on the cusp of his best season. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Now on the cusp of adulthood, the survivors of Sandy Hook are telling their stories, some for the first time, about growing up as a mass shooting survivor to help the children in Texas, who return to school this week. Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 Not since Scott Dixon was on the cusp of his first of six IndyCar championships has the series sent five drivers into the season finale so closely bunched, all with at least a sliver of hope to hoist the Astor Cup on Sunday at Laguna Seca. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Sep. 2022 Last season, the Lopes finished with a No. 18 national ranking in NCAA Rating Percentage Index, but started this season on the cusp of the top 25. Alex Suarez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 What’s more, Beckham was on the cusp of free agency, whetting his appetite. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin cuspis point First Known Use 1585, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing cusp on the cusp on the cusp Kids Definition cusp noun ˈkəsp  : a point or pointed end the cusp of a tooth Medical Definition cusp noun ˈkəsp  1 : a point on the grinding surface of a tooth 2 : a fold or flap of a cardiac valve cusp noun 1 as in verge an interval of time just before the onset of something medical researchers who are on the cusp of a major breakthrough Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance verge brink edge threshold point nick 2 as in end the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow the cusp of a fang Synonyms & Similar Words end tip apex nose point pike pinpoint sticker nib spike tine snag barb prong jag prickle
随便看	out of contention for out of court out of danger out of earshot out of fashion out of favor out of focus out of hand out of here out of hours out of humor out of it out of joint out of keeping with out of kilter out of line out of luck out of necessity safety straps safety switch safety switchboard safety tread safety tube safety valve safety valves

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