borderline
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT The borderline between two different or opposite things is the division between them. 分界线
...a task which involves exploring the borderline between painting and photography. …一项涉及探索绘画与摄影之间界线的任务。
2. ADJ Something that is borderline is only just acceptable as a member of a class or group. 勉强合格的
Some were obviously unsuitable and could be ruled out at once. Others were borderline cases. 一些显然不合适,可以马上被排除。另一些勉强合格。
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borderline /ˈbɔːdəˌlaɪn/ (borderlines)
剑桥词典
- between two different conditions , with the possibility of belonging to either one of them
两可的,临界的;所属不清的
Only in borderline cases (= cases where students might succeed or fail ) will pupils have an oral exam . 只有在处于及格边缘的情况下小学生才会有口试。
She was a borderline candidate for the job . 她是个不上不下的候选人。 返回 borderline