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borderline /ˈboɚdɚˌlaɪn/

Anh-Việt Anh-Anh

Danh từ

đường biên giới, giới tuyến

the borderline between informal language and slang is hard to define

(nghĩa bóng) ranh giới giữa khẩu ngữ và tiếng lóng thật khó mà xác định

Tính từ

giáp ranh, sát nút

a borderline pass

thi đỗ sát nút
adjective

having some but not all characteristics of something

In borderline cases like these, the best course of action is difficult to determine.

Two candidates for the job seem very good, and three others are borderline. [=three may or may not be suitable for the job]

not quite as severe as what is usual or expected

As a borderline diabetic, Lara is able to control her blood sugar levels solely through diet.

borderline alcoholics

existing at or near a border

a borderline town

noun

plural -lines

[count] :the point at which one thing changes to another thing :the point between two different things

New technology in hearing aids makes the borderline [=distinction] between the deaf and hearing worlds less clear.

the borderline between fact and fiction

adverb

almost or nearly

The movie is only borderline funny.

She was borderline suicidal.