edge

edge — 動詞

  • edgepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • edges3rd person singular
  • edging-ing form
  • edgedpast simple

1. to move carefully and slowly in a particular direction, or to move something tha

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

挪動

緩慢而謹慎地移動

to move carefully and slowly in a particular direction, or to move something that way, using small steps or tiny adjustments to get into a desired position.

例句

Élise edged her chair closer to the fireplace to feel the warmth on her face.

Élise 把椅子慢慢挪近壁爐，好讓臉上感受到暖意。

edge + object + adverb (closer to)

The caterpillar edged slowly along the branch toward a fresh green leaf.

那隻毛毛蟲沿著樹枝緩慢挪動，朝一片新鮮的綠葉前進。

同義詞
  • inch

    even slower, emphasising tiny increments of movement (inch forward)

  • creep

    suggests stealth or quietness rather than careful positioning

  • sidle

    moving sideways, often in a nervous or cautious way

  • ease

    implies gentleness and smoothness rather than small steps

反義詞
  • rush

    moving quickly without hesitation

  • dash

    sudden, fast movement

文法句型

edge + adverb/preposition

edge + object + adverb/preposition

edge + one's way + adverb/preposition

用法筆記

This sense nearly always appears with an adverb or prepositional phrase that shows direction — edge away, edge closer, edge past, edge towards, edge through.

常見錯誤

❌She edged to the door' (too vague).
✅She edged toward the door, keeping her back against the wall.
💡the sentence needs context showing slow, careful movement.
❌He edged the car' (no direction given).
✅He edged the car forward until it touched the wall.
💡always specify where or how.
❌They edged through the tunnel' (when meaning normal walking speed).
✅They edged through the dark tunnel, feeling the walls with their hands.
💡edge implies hesitation or difficulty, not just any movement.

2. to defeat a competitor or achieve a higher position by an extremely small amount

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

險勝

以微小差距擊敗對手

to defeat a competitor or achieve a higher position by an extremely small amount, especially in a race, election, game, or competition.

例句

Chidi edged his closest rival by just two points in the final round of the quiz.

Chidi 在問答比賽最後一輪以僅僅兩分之差險勝最接近的對手。

edge + opponent + by + margin

The home team edged out their opponents three goals to two in a tense match.

主隊在一場緊張的比賽中以三比二險勝對手。

phrasal verb: edge out

同義詞
  • narrowly beat

    more common in conversation: 'narrowly beat the other team'

  • nip

    informal, British: 'nip someone at the post' = defeat at the last moment

  • pip

    informal, British: 'pip someone to the post' = defeat by a tiny margin

反義詞
  • trounce

    to defeat by a large margin

  • crush

    informal, to defeat easily and completely

文法句型

edge + opponent + by + margin

edge out + opponent

edge past + opponent

edge ahead of + opponent

用法筆記

Very common in sports journalism and business news. The phrasal verb 'edge out' is the most frequent form. 'Edge past' and 'edge ahead of' also appear. The margin is always small — if the gap is large, use 'beat' or 'defeat' instead.

常見錯誤

❌We edged the other team 10-0' (too large a margin).
✅We edged the other team 3-2.
💡edge implies a very close result.

❌ 'She edged him by just two seconds' — this is actually correct usage! Just make sure the margin is genuinely small.

3. in cricket, to strike the ball using the thin side of the bat rather than its fl

3.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

削擊

板球中以球板邊緣擊球

in cricket, to strike the ball using the thin side of the bat rather than its flat face, often sending it directly toward a fielder.

例句

Mauricio edged the ball straight to the wicketkeeper and was out caught behind.

Mauricio 用球板邊緣將球削向 wicketkeeper，因此被接殺出局。

edge + ball + to + fielder position

The batsman edged a fast delivery from Salma, and the ball flew straight to the slips.

那位打者削到了 Salma 投出的一記快速球，球直接飛向 slips 區。

同義詞
  • snick

    informal, describes the sound of the ball hitting the edge

  • nick

    common alternative in British cricket: 'he nicked it to the keeper'

文法句型

edge + ball + preposition

edge + adverb

用法筆記

Almost exclusively used in cricket commentary and conversation. The edge of the bat is the thin side; hitting it there usually gives the bowler an advantage. 'Edge' in this sense is usually accidental — deliberate use of the edge is called a 'splice' or 'bottom edge.'

常見錯誤

❌He edged the ball to the boundary' (implies a deliberate shot).
✅He edged the ball to the boundary
💡can be correct if the edge was accidental but still went for runs. Context matters.

4. to tilt a ski so that the metal strip along its side bites into the snow surface

4.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

斜切

傾斜雪板使邊緣切入雪中

to tilt a ski so that the metal strip along its side bites into the snow surface, helping the skier control speed, stop, or change direction.

例句

Mizuki edged her skis hard as she approached the steep, icy part of the slope.

Mizuki 在接近陡峭結冰的坡段時，用力斜切雪板。

edge + possessive + skis + adverb

To slow down on the descent, Renata edged both skis and carved a tight turn.

為了在下坡時減速，Renata 將兩片雪板斜切，划出一道緊湊的彎。

同義詞
  • carve

    a more advanced skiing technique where the edge cuts a clean arc; carving implies the turn itself, not just tilting the ski

文法句型

edge + one's skis

edge + adverb

用法筆記

Primarily used in skiing instruction and commentary. 'Edge' in this sense can be used with a direct object (edge your skis) or intransitively (edge into the slope). The noun 'edge' here refers to the metal strip on the side of the ski.

5. to form a border along the side of an area or object, or to place a material aro

5.動詞及物B2
釋義

鑲邊

在邊緣形成邊界或裝飾

to form a border along the side of an area or object, or to place a material around the outer limit of something as a decoration or boundary.

例句

A row of tall hedges edges the garden on the western and southern sides.

一排高大樹籬從西側和南側圍繞著花園。

active: hedges edge the garden

The old wooden mirror was edged with a thin gold frame that gleamed in the light.

那面老舊的木框鏡子鑲了一層細長的金色邊框，在光線下閃閃發亮。

passive: was edged with

同義詞
  • border

    more general; can apply to countries, regions, or objects

  • rim

    specifically the outer edge of a round or curved object

  • line

    suggests a straight row of things along a boundary

文法句型

edge + object + with + material

be edged with

edge + object

用法筆記

Common in descriptive writing about gardens, architecture, and decorative objects. The passive form 'is edged with' is especially frequent: 'the plate was edged with gold,' 'the path is edged with lavender.'

常見錯誤

❌The river edges the town' (unusual — 'borders' sounds more natural for natural features).
✅The river borders the town on the east.
💡for geographical features, 'border' is more common than 'edge.'

edge — 名詞