【现象级英语】每日一词10.31

edge n.

释义：something that gives you an advantage over others

例句：Being able to speak good English is widely considered an edge in China.

『“edge”作名词最基本的意思是“边缘”“刀刃”，它也常可以引申为“优势”，用来替换“advantage”。』

例① 找工作时，有一定的实习或工作经验绝对是一种优势。

As far as job hunting is concerned, experience is an absolute edge.

『使用“edge”时，最常见的搭配“A has an edge over B”，表示 A 比 B 更好。』

例② 许多人选择在一线二线城市生活，因为相比其它城市，大城市的文化更多元，工作机会更多。

First- and second-tier cities always have an edge over other cities in terms of cultural diversity and job opportunities.

『常和“edge”搭配的动词有“maintain” （保持）和“lose”（失去）』

例③ 我们想说美国的军事优势还在，不过移民优势正在减弱。

It seems the US is losing its immigrant edge, but it has maintained its military edge.（建议把这个句子背下来）

『想表达某人或某物在某一方面有优势，我们可以在“edge”前添加相应的形容词。』

例④ 《经济学人》在一篇讨论美国创新的文章中，就有这样一句话：

Indeed, the assumption that America is losing its innovative edge is open to question.

这句话的意思是：“的确，美国正在失去它的创新优势这个假设是可以质疑的。” 这里的“innovative edge”就表示在创新方面的优势。

1. 使用《牛津英语搭配词典》查 "edge", 了解它的常用搭配。

decided edge 绝对优势

slight edge 微弱优势

A gain/have a competitive edge over B

2. 翻译：这款新的电动汽车将会优于它的竞品。

This new electric car will have an edge over its competitors.

（参考翻译：The new electric car will have an edge over its competitors/rivals.）

3. 造句练习:

场景: 许多中国人青睐苹果手机，因为和国产手机相比，苹果手机拥有更加安全，稳定，高效的系统。

造句: Many Chinese consumers choose to use iPhone, as it has an edge over domestic brands in terms of safe, stable and efficient operating system.