Verb Master 動詞達人

【一天精通一單字】Verge
Verge(邊緣、邊界)是中高級字，越高級字運用越簡單
∂ 不論是名詞或動詞，都搭配介係詞On
∂ 可用Almost取代on the verge of
∂ 可用Come close to取代verge on

封面故事：
Lehman Brothers was on the verge of going under.
(雷曼兄弟就快要破產了 1985-2008 次級房貸風暴苦主)

常用名詞片語：on the verge of something

∂ on the verge of tears, 快哭了
Liam Neeson was on the verge of tears in the interview.
(連恩納遜在接受訪問時差點哭出來)

∂ on the verge of a nervous breakdown, 快崩潰了

∂ on the verge of giving up, 快要放棄了
I’m on the verge of giving up on myself.
(我就快要自我放棄)

常用動詞片語：Verge On something
非常接近、類似、簡直就是
* 可用come close to 或be similar to取代

Your idea is verging on the ludicrous!
(你的辦法簡直就是荒唐可笑)
This operation was verging on the illegal.
(這次的行動幾乎是不合法)
Your remarks verge on an insult.
(你的評論根本就是種污辱)
Her confidence verges on arrogance.
(她的自信幾近傲慢)