Razor-edge
n. 剃刀的锋口, 危急关头, 鲜明的分界线
📖 牛津释义
razor-edge
n (also ,razor's `edge) (fig 比喻)
1 sharp line of division 明显的分界线
a razor-edge of difference between genius and madness 天才和疯狂之截然不同.
2 (idm 习语) on a razor-edge/razor's edge in a dangerous or critical situation 处於危险的境地; 处於紧要关头
Since he escaped from gaol, Tom has been living on a razor's edge, terrified of recapture. 汤姆越狱後, 时时如惊弓之鸟, 生怕再次被捕.
🧩 词语组成解析
edge
[ɛdʒ]
n. 边;优势;（悬崖、峭壁的）边缘，端;锋利，尖锐;
vt. 在…上加边界;使渐进;给（刀刃）磨边，使锋利;修整;
vi. 慢慢向前移动，侧身移动;
🗣️ 情景例句
If I don't accept her offer,
假如我不接受她这个工作机会，
Let's call it a day.
让我们今天就到此为止吧。
I want to take some books to the classroom. Could you help me, please?
我想把一些书拿到教室里，你能帮个忙吗？