edging

英['edʒɪŋ] 美['ɛdʒɪŋ]
  • n. 边缘;[服装] 边饰

词态变化


复数: edgings;

英文词源


edging (n.)
1570s, "the putting of a border," verbal noun from edge (v.). Meaning "a border, that which is added to form an edge" is from 1660s; that of "the trimming of lawn edges" is from 1858.

双语例句


1. He is edging ahead in the opinion polls.
他在民意测验中的支持率正一点点攀升。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Homemade goods are edging out imported foreign goods.
国产货正逐步取代进口货物.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. Home - made goods are edging out imported foreign goods.
国产货正在取代进口货.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4. The retail price index for September is expected to show inflation edging up to about 10.8 per cent.
预计9月份的零售价格指数将显示通货膨胀率已逼近10.8%。

来自柯林斯例句

5. " I'll try to,'said Bob smiling, and edging closer to Carrie.
“ 我会尽力而为, " 鲍勃含着笑说, 挨近嘉莉一些.

来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹