edge

edge：something that gives you an advantage over others 优势，可数名词

1.A is/is considered an edge

Being able to speak good English is widely considered an edge in China.

As far as job hunting is concerned, experience is an absolute edge.

as far as sth./sb. be concerned

as far as I am concerned

as far as weight losing is concerned

2.A has an edge over B，表示 A 比 B 在……方面有优势。

First- and second-tier cities always have an edge over other cities in terms of cultural diversity and job opportunities.

first-tier city 一线城市  （之前每日一词中遇见过）

in terms of

3.have /gain/maintain/lose an/one's edge

It seems the US is losing its immigrant edge, but it has maintained its military edge.

Indeed, the assumption that America is losing its innovative edge is open to question.

be open to question=be questioned 受到质疑

Alibaba's e-commerce edge is also honed /sharpened by another of it's websites, Tmall.

hone

edge

hone 磨练

His body is honed and kept in trim with constant exercise.

4.牛津搭配词典中的用法

（1）give sb.an edge over sb.

have/keep/hold/maintain/retain an edge

lose an edge

（2）competitive/decisive/decided/big/winning /extra/slight/definite edge

innovative/creative/technological edge

（3）on edge =nervous 紧张不安的

Never had she felt so on edge before an interview.

5.联想

Shoe Dog 中见到好几次edge

1.give sb. an edge  使具有…优势

Aside from the plain numerical fact that Adidas sold more apparel than shoes, apparel gave them a psychological edge.

2.边缘

Then I sat on the edge of the bed and stared at the phone.

I'd been on the edge of panic for weeks. Months.

6.翻译

这款新的电动汽车将会优于它的竞品。

The new electric car will have an edge over its competitors.

The company needs to improve its competitive edge.