on edge
紧张
常用释义
英音[ ˌɒn ˈedʒ ]
美音[ ˌɑːn ˈedʒ ]
基本释义
- 紧张不安：形容人或情绪处于紧张、焦虑的状态。
- 处于危险边缘：指处于危险、不稳定的边缘状态。
- 锋利的边缘：指物体的边缘具有锋利的特点。
例句
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1·My nerves were constantly on edge.我的神经处于不断紧张中。来源: 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
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2·She was always on edge before an interview.她在面试前总是紧张不安。来源: 《牛津词典》
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3·Just the sound of her voice sets my teeth on edge.我一听到她的声音就浑身不舒服。来源: 《牛津词典》
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4·It was a noise that set one's teeth on edge and bristled the hair at the back of one's neck.这是一种使人牙关紧绷、脖子后面的头发都竖起来的声音。
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5·Investors are on edge.投资者岌岌可危。
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6·Emotions are running high and people are on edge.情绪占上风，人们处在边缘。
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7·And so Germany's partners are likely to remain on edge.所以德国的搭档们很可能仍要保持紧张的状态。
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8·But then there is the option that sets so many on edge.不过，还有一个令许多人紧张不安的方案。
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9·I don't know what has set my nerves on edge these days.这几天不知是什么事把我搞得心烦意乱的。
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10·Knives stand on edge; the plates veer slightly off center.刀竖立着，盘子稍微偏离中心。
同义词
adv.
紧张；急切；竖着