- PREP-PHRASE 即将;接近于;濒于
If you are on the verge of something, you are going to do it very soon or it is likely to happen or begin very soon.
- The country was on the verge of becoming prosperous and successful...
这个国家即将走向繁荣富强。 - Carole was on the verge of tears.
卡萝尔差点就要哭了。
- 路边;(道路的)植草边沿
The verge of a road is a narrow piece of ground by the side of a road, which is usually covered with grass or flowers.
in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 shoulder