margin
/ˈmɑːdʒɪn/ · /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #3989 in the learning path
页边空白；边缘
Definitions
n. the blank space around a page or an area's edge
页边空白；边缘
n. the difference between amounts or extra space for safety
差额；差距；余地
n. the difference between selling price and production cost
利润率；利润差额
Example
Leave a wide margin for your teacher's comments.
留出宽一些的页边空白，方便老师写评语。
Small retailers often operate on a narrow profit margin, making them particularly vulnerable to rising energy costs.
小型零售商往往利润微薄，因此尤其容易受到能源成本上涨的冲击。
Collocations
- a wide margin
- profit margin
- margin of error
- a safety margin
Word family
- marginal (adj.)
- marginally (adv.)
Synonyms
- edge
- gap
Usage tip
by a narrow margin表示以微小差距获胜等。
FAQ
- What does margin mean?
- the blank space around a page or an area's edge the difference between amounts or extra space for safety the difference between selling price and production cost
- How is margin pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɑːdʒɪn/, US /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
