어떤 장소, 사물, 혹은 상태의 가장자리나 경계선.
The edge, border, or boundary of something.
예문:
"The cottage sat quietly on the verge of a vast, ancient forest."
"He stood at the very verge of the cliff, looking down at the crashing waves."
어떤 사건이나 상태가 일어나기 직전의 단계나 순간.
An extreme limit beyond which something specified will happen; the brink.
예문:
"The company was on the verge of bankruptcy before the new investment arrived."
"She was on the verge of tears after hearing the emotional news."
도로나 보도 옆에 길게 나 있는 풀밭 혹은 잔디가 심어진 구역.
A narrow strip of grass or plants along the side of a road or path.
예문:
"Wildflowers often grow in abundance along the roadside verge."
"Parking is strictly prohibited on the grass verge to protect the landscape."
특정한 상태나 성질에 매우 가깝다 혹은 거의 ~와 같다.
To be very close to a certain state, quality, or condition.
예문:
"Some of his creative experiments verge on the bizarre."
"The politician's comments verged on inciting violence."
권위나 직책을 상징하는 의식용 지팡이 혹은 권봉.
A wand or rod carried before a high-ranking official as a symbol of authority.
예문:
"The beadle carried a silver verge at the head of the university procession."