Definition of razor edge in English:

razor edge

(also razor's edge)

noun

1A sharp edge of a knife or similar implement.
（刀、斧等工具的）锋利的刃
the razor edge cut deep into the side of the ship
Example sentencesExamples
- The Samurai whirled and swung with lightning speed and the razor edge of the sword cut nice and neatly down the point.
- As he did with all of his knives he had sharpened the blade to a razor edge.
- Smite chuckled and tickled Mecha's neck with the razor edge of the cutlass.
- Her sword and daggers were polished and honed to a razor edge.
- The razor edge nipped Adam on the cheek just below his eye.
1. 1.1 A critical or precarious situation.
  〈喻〉危急关头；紧要关头
  politically we are on a razor edge
  政治上我们正处于紧要关头。
  Example sentencesExamples
  For it seems clear that until Knight finds the real answer, he'll live, as always, on the razor's edge.
  People live on the razor's edge not knowing when the bomber will strike.
  The crew had been on the razor's edge for over a year now, and was finally watching this phase of the war come to a close.
  A racer who lived on the razor's edge, he wanted to know why Rindt's accident happened.
  We're not exactly perched on the razor's edge of narrative innovation.
  Its hipness is determined by the narrowness of the margin between art and fashion or between art and pornography; it dances on the razor's edge.
  These folks are risk takers living on the razor's edge of life!
  That organisation has placed great chunks of the planet on the razor's edge of catastrophe.
  It's the struggle to convert sunlight into fruit structure that keeps Argyle's wines on the razor's edge.
  So even though they are on the razor's edge, the children of Chennai make the risky crossing each day.
2. 1.2the razor edge The most advanced stage in the development of something; the cutting edge.
  〈喻〉事物发展的关键时期；刀口，刀刃
  in 1960 jet planes were the razor edge of chic
  1960年喷气式飞机颇为流行。
3. 1.3 A state of sharp incisiveness.
  〈喻〉敏锐
  he had honed his mind to a razor edge
  他把自己的头脑训练得极为敏锐。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Would the preternatural rip-rocking San Diego punk heroes lose their razor edge, get sensitive, do a ballad maybe?
  Eight years as a street cop and another three in NYPD's Protective Services Division had honed Derek's survival instincts to a razor's edge.

Derivatives

razor-edged

adjective

There was a metallic flash as the razor-edged leaves flew toward them.
Example sentencesExamples
- Now all you need is a razor-edged credit card and you are ready to enter the gladiatorial pit that is the Christmas sales.
- Glass was shredded like paper into tiny, razor-edged shards.
- What had once been a razor-edged, crisply focused front sight suddenly turned into a furry, indistinct, gelatin-like blob.
- He heard the distant call of a morning jay, and then his concentration funneled into razor-edged sharpness.

Definition of razor edge in US English:

razor edge

(also razor's edge)

noun

1A sharp edge of a knife, ax, or similar implement.
（刀、斧等工具的）锋利的刃
Example sentencesExamples
- The Samurai whirled and swung with lightning speed and the razor edge of the sword cut nice and neatly down the point.
- The razor edge nipped Adam on the cheek just below his eye.
- As he did with all of his knives he had sharpened the blade to a razor edge.
- Her sword and daggers were polished and honed to a razor edge.
- Smite chuckled and tickled Mecha's neck with the razor edge of the cutlass.
1. 1.1the razor edge The most advanced stage in the development of something; the cutting edge.
  〈喻〉事物发展的关键时期；刀口，刀刃
  in 1960 jet planes were the razor edge of chic
  1960年喷气式飞机颇为流行。
2. 1.2 A state of sharp incisiveness.
  〈喻〉敏锐
  he had honed his mind to a razor edge
  他把自己的头脑训练得极为敏锐。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Eight years as a street cop and another three in NYPD's Protective Services Division had honed Derek's survival instincts to a razor's edge.
  Would the preternatural rip-rocking San Diego punk heroes lose their razor edge, get sensitive, do a ballad maybe?

Phrases

on the razor's edge

In a precarious or dangerous position.
it is commonplace to believe that Finns live on the razor's edge, at the mercy of their powerful neighbor

词汇	razor edge
释义	Definition of razor edge in English: razor edge (also razor's edge) noun 1A sharp edge of a knife or similar implement. （刀、斧等工具的）锋利的刃 the razor edge cut deep into the side of the ship Example sentencesExamples The Samurai whirled and swung with lightning speed and the razor edge of the sword cut nice and neatly down the point. As he did with all of his knives he had sharpened the blade to a razor edge. Smite chuckled and tickled Mecha's neck with the razor edge of the cutlass. Her sword and daggers were polished and honed to a razor edge. The razor edge nipped Adam on the cheek just below his eye. 1.1 A critical or precarious situation. 〈喻〉危急关头；紧要关头 politically we are on a razor edge 政治上我们正处于紧要关头。 Example sentencesExamples For it seems clear that until Knight finds the real answer, he'll live, as always, on the razor's edge. People live on the razor's edge not knowing when the bomber will strike. The crew had been on the razor's edge for over a year now, and was finally watching this phase of the war come to a close. A racer who lived on the razor's edge, he wanted to know why Rindt's accident happened. We're not exactly perched on the razor's edge of narrative innovation. Its hipness is determined by the narrowness of the margin between art and fashion or between art and pornography; it dances on the razor's edge. These folks are risk takers living on the razor's edge of life! That organisation has placed great chunks of the planet on the razor's edge of catastrophe. It's the struggle to convert sunlight into fruit structure that keeps Argyle's wines on the razor's edge. So even though they are on the razor's edge, the children of Chennai make the risky crossing each day. 1.2the razor edge The most advanced stage in the development of something; the cutting edge. 〈喻〉事物发展的关键时期；刀口，刀刃 in 1960 jet planes were the razor edge of chic 1960年喷气式飞机颇为流行。 1.3 A state of sharp incisiveness. 〈喻〉敏锐 he had honed his mind to a razor edge 他把自己的头脑训练得极为敏锐。 Example sentencesExamples Would the preternatural rip-rocking San Diego punk heroes lose their razor edge, get sensitive, do a ballad maybe? Eight years as a street cop and another three in NYPD's Protective Services Division had honed Derek's survival instincts to a razor's edge. Derivatives razor-edged adjective There was a metallic flash as the razor-edged leaves flew toward them. Example sentencesExamples Now all you need is a razor-edged credit card and you are ready to enter the gladiatorial pit that is the Christmas sales. Glass was shredded like paper into tiny, razor-edged shards. What had once been a razor-edged, crisply focused front sight suddenly turned into a furry, indistinct, gelatin-like blob. He heard the distant call of a morning jay, and then his concentration funneled into razor-edged sharpness. Definition of razor edge in US English: razor edge (also razor's edge) noun 1A sharp edge of a knife, ax, or similar implement. （刀、斧等工具的）锋利的刃 Example sentencesExamples The Samurai whirled and swung with lightning speed and the razor edge of the sword cut nice and neatly down the point. The razor edge nipped Adam on the cheek just below his eye. As he did with all of his knives he had sharpened the blade to a razor edge. Her sword and daggers were polished and honed to a razor edge. Smite chuckled and tickled Mecha's neck with the razor edge of the cutlass. 1.1the razor edge The most advanced stage in the development of something; the cutting edge. 〈喻〉事物发展的关键时期；刀口，刀刃 in 1960 jet planes were the razor edge of chic 1960年喷气式飞机颇为流行。 1.2 A state of sharp incisiveness. 〈喻〉敏锐 he had honed his mind to a razor edge 他把自己的头脑训练得极为敏锐。 Example sentencesExamples Eight years as a street cop and another three in NYPD's Protective Services Division had honed Derek's survival instincts to a razor's edge. Would the preternatural rip-rocking San Diego punk heroes lose their razor edge, get sensitive, do a ballad maybe? Phrases on the razor's edge In a precarious or dangerous position. it is commonplace to believe that Finns live on the razor's edge, at the mercy of their powerful neighbor noun.1 phr.
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