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
How is he making out in his job now?
他的工作进展如何？
Love thy neighbours as thyself.
爱邻如爱己。
From this the captain was able to piece together all the information that had come to light.
据此，船长可以将所有的那些已经搞清的材料拼凑起来。