新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

borderline

英  [ˈbɔːdəlaɪn]
    

[ADJ, NOUN]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1勉强合格的

    Something that is borderline is only just acceptable as a member of a class or group.

    双语例句

    例:

    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。

    NOUN. 名词
  • borderlines

    1[C 可数名词] 分界线

    The borderline between two different or opposite things is the division between them.

    双语例句

    例:

    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。