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border

/ˈbɔːdə/ · /ˈbɔːrdər/

CEFR level B1Topic GovernmentWord #2982 in the learning path

国界;边界

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Definitions

n. the dividing line between countries or regions

国界;边界

n. a strip around the outside edge of something

边缘;装饰边

v. to share a boundary with a place

与……接壤;紧邻

Example

We crossed the border by train early this morning.

我们今天一早乘火车越过了边境。

Countries that share a border often need to cooperate closely on trade and environmental protection.

接壤的国家往往需要在贸易和环境保护方面密切合作。

Collocations

  • cross the border
  • border controls
  • share a border
  • a decorative border

Word family

  • bordering (adj.)
  • borderless (adj.)

Synonyms

  • boundary

Usage tip

border作动词直接接地点;border on还可表示近乎。

FAQ

What does border mean?
the dividing line between countries or regions a strip around the outside edge of something to share a boundary with a place
How is border pronounced?
UK /ˈbɔːdə/, US /ˈbɔːrdər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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