词汇 | borderline |
释义 | borderline (noun) borderline (adverb) borderline 3 ENTRIES FOUND: borderline (adjective) borderline (noun) borderline (adverb) 1 borderline /ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/ adjective 1 borderline /ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/ adjective Learner's definition of BORDERLINE 1 : having some but not all characteristics of something不明确的;不明朗的;含混不清的 In borderline cases like these, the best course of action is difficult to determine.在这种不确定的情况下,难以制订最佳行动方案。 Two candidates for the job seem very good, and three others are borderline. [=three may or may not be suitable for the job]候选人中有两名似乎很适合这份工作,但另外三名则不是很确定。 2 : not quite as severe as what is usual or expected不很严重的;不如预期严重的 As a borderline diabetic, Lara is able to control her blood sugar levels solely through diet.劳拉是个早期糖尿病患者,她只需要通过饮食便能控制血糖。 borderline alcoholics有点嗜酒成瘾 3 : existing at or near a border边界的;边境的 a borderline town边境小镇 2 borderline /ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/ noun plural borderlines 2 borderline /ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/ noun plural borderlines Learner's definition of BORDERLINE [count] : the point at which one thing changes to another thing : the point between two different things分界点;临界点 New technology in hearing aids makes the borderline [=distinction] between the deaf and hearing worlds less clear.助听器的新技术淡化了无声世界和有声世界的区别。 the borderline between fact and fiction现实和虚构之间的界限 3 borderline /ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/ adverb 3 borderline /ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/ adverb Learner's definition of BORDERLINE : almost or nearly近乎;几乎;差不多 The movie is only borderline funny.这部电影只算是有点逗乐。 She was borderline suicidal.她有点自杀倾向。 |
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