벼랑이나 낭떠러지처럼 가파른 곳의 가장자리나 끝부분.
The extreme edge of land before a steep or vertical slope, such as a cliff or a precipice.
예문:
"The adventurous photographer leaned over the brink of the canyon to get the perfect shot."
"A small fence was installed to prevent tourists from falling over the rocky brink."
어떤 중대하거나 불행한 일이 일어나기 직전의 결정적인 단계.
A point at which something, typically something unwelcome or significant, is about to happen.
예문:
"The diplomatic failure brought the two neighboring countries to the brink of war."
"The company was teetering on the brink of bankruptcy before the emergency loan was approved."
"Many environmentalists fear that several rare species are now on the brink of extinction."