n.[C]

1. 邊緣，邊沿
2. 飾邊，滾邊
3. 邊界，邊境，國界[（+between/with）]
   They were near the border between France and Germany.

   他們在法德邊界附近。

vt.

1. 形成……的邊，圍住
2. 與……有共同邊界，與……接壤
   The racecourse borders the city on the east.

   賽馬場鄰接東城。

3. 為……鑲邊[（+with）]
   She bordered her dress with silk.

   她用絲綢為她的衣服鑲了邊。

vi.

1. 毗鄰，接界[（+on/upon）]
   Myanmar borders on India.

   緬甸與印度接壤。

2. 近似[（+on/upon）]
   His remarks bordered on rudeness.

   他的言詞簡直是無禮。

n.

1. a line separating two countries or other areas.
   ▸ (the Border) the boundary between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
   ▸ (the Borders) the boundary and adjoining districts between Scotland and England.
2. a decorative band around the edge of something.
   ▸a strip of ground along the edge of a lawn for planting flowers or shrubs.

v.

1. form a border around or along.
2. (of a country or area) be adjacent to (another).
3. (border on) come close to (an extreme condition).