cusp

英 [kʌsp]

美 [kʌsp]

n.  (两曲线相交的)尖点，会切点，交点; (黄道十二宫的)两宫会切的时辰

复数：cusps　过去式：cusped　第三人称单数：cusps　现在分词：cusping　

医学

BNC.27384 / COCA.17389

牛津词典

noun

• （两曲线相交的）尖点，会切点，交点
  a pointed end where two curves meet
  1. the cusp of a leaf
     叶尖
• （黄道十二宫的）两宫会切的时辰
  the time when one sign of the zodiac ends and the next begins
  1. I was born on the cusp between Virgo and Libra.
     我生于室女宫和天秤宫会切的时辰。
  2. He was on the cusp between small acting roles and moderate fame.
     他这个配角演员现在已是小荷初露尖尖角。

柯林斯词典

• PHRASE 介于两个状态之间的;将要进入特定状态的
  If you say that someone or something ison the cusp, you mean they are between two states, or are about to be in a particular state.
  1. I am sitting on the cusp of middle age...
     我将步入中年。
  2. Mr Short's behaviour is only on the cusp of acceptability.
     肖特先生的行为勉强能接受。

英英释义

noun

• point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)
• small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth
• a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
  Synonym:leaflet

双语例句

• The author also uses a novel correlation function, which has both the correct electron-electron and electron-nucleus cusp conditions.
  在这个算法中，还使用了一种新的相关函数，它满足电子与电子以及电子与核奇点条件。
• We are on the cusp of a global revolution in teaching and learning.
  我们正处在教与学全球性革命之巅。
• Dental cusp gang Flavor fragrance In society delicacy poly a hall.
  牙尖帮，味道香，世间美味聚一堂。
• I am sitting on the cusp of middle age
  我将步入中年。
• Advertising is on the cusp of its first creative revolution since the1960s.But the ad industry might get left behind.
  广告已经到了自上世纪1960年代以来必须彻底进行革命的时刻，但整个广告业毫无准备！
• They also serve as a metaphor for a justice system that is on the cusp of forfeiting its legitimacy.
  它还是一个正丧失合法性的司法体系的象征。
• Application of cusp catastrophe theory in deep foundation pit support pile
  尖点突变理论在深基坑支护桩中的运用
• Indeed, the US is the only G7 country that is not yet in or on the cusp recession.
  的确，美国是不或在尖顶后退的唯一的G7国家。
• In short, the hands and brain work together in perfect harmony for this cusp combination.
  总之，手脑一起在完美和谐，为这个尖的组合。
• This effect can happen where pressure differences are dramatic, at the cusp between water and air.
  当环境压力变化较大时，尤其是在空气与水之间的界面，也可能发生“文丘里”效应。