1. (悬崖,江河等的)边,边缘[the S][(+of)]
例:The tree grew on the brink of the cliff. (那棵树长在悬崖边缘。)
2. (死亡,危险,战争等的)边缘[the S][(+of)]
例:He brought the country to the brink of war. (他把国家带到了战争边缘。)