Phrase
cutting edge
/ˈkʌtɪŋ edʒ/
noun
最前沿；尖端；领先阶段
the most advanced, innovative, or leading position in a field or activity
指技术、思想等处于最先进的状态
- 1.
The sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool.
刀或其他切割工具刀刃的锋利边缘
- 2.
The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.
某领域的前沿或最先进的位置
优势；领先地位；刀或其他切割工具刀刃的锋利边缘；某领域的前沿或最先进的位置；尖端; 最前沿; 领先阶段; 优势
In use
This company has always been at the cutting edge of technology.
Her research is on the cutting edge of medical science.
Their new phone represents the cutting edge of design.
be at the cutting edge of sth
This university is at the cutting edge of AI research.
这所大学处于人工智能研究的前沿。
be on the cutting edge
通常与at the cutting edge of sth互换使用。
Their technology is on the cutting edge.
他们的技术处于前沿。
keep sth at the cutting edge
sth指代产品或技术等。
Connections
Confusing words
- cutting-edge
- 尖端（的）; 前沿（的） · cutting edge 为名词短语，指最前沿的状态或优势； cutting-edge 为形容词，作定语，如 cutting-edge technology（尖端技术）。
- leading edge
- 领先地位；前沿 · leading edge 与 cutting edge 含义相近，但 leading edge 更强调领先的位置或阶段，常可互换使用。
- vanguard
- 先锋；先驱 · vanguard 常指在前沿领域起引领作用的群体或个人，而 cutting edge 更侧重于技术或理念的先进程度。
Word family
- cutting edges
- plural
Learner notes
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.