词汇 | cliff edge |
释义 | cliff edge noun uk/ˈklɪf ˌedʒ/ us/ˈklɪf ˌedʒ/ (LAND) [ C usually singular ]悬崖边缘 the edge of a cliff (= a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on a coast), where the ground falls very steeply down Suddenly the back of the car was hanging over the cliff edge. 突然,汽车的后部挂在了悬崖边上。
(SITUATION) [ S ] UK悬崖边缘(比喻情况突然变糟) a point where a situation changes very suddenly and completely in a damaging way, or where something suddenly becomes much worse Retirement doesn't have to be a cliff edge, where you go from full-time work to no work at all overnight. 退休是一夜之间从全职工作到完全没有工作,但是这并不一定意味着生活处于悬崖边缘。 The quality of service has gone over a cliff edge recently. 服务质量最近突然像跌落悬崖一样变得很糟。
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