threshold
/ˈθreʃhəʊld/ · /ˈθreʃhoʊld/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #5428 in the learning path
阈值；界限
Definitions
n. the level at which something starts happening or changes
阈值；界限
n. the bottom edge of a doorway
门槛
n. the point just before a new experience or period begins
开端；起点
Example
My brother has a much higher pain threshold than me.
我哥哥比我耐疼得多。
Raising the income threshold for financial assistance would allow more low-paid workers to receive support.
提高经济援助的收入门槛，将使更多低薪劳动者能够获得支持。
Collocations
- pain threshold
- income threshold
- cross the threshold
- on the threshold of
Synonyms
- limit
- boundary
Usage tip
on the threshold of表示即将进入某个新阶段。
FAQ
- What does threshold mean?
- the level at which something starts happening or changes the bottom edge of a doorway the point just before a new experience or period begins
- How is threshold pronounced?
- UK /ˈθreʃhəʊld/, US /ˈθreʃhoʊld/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
