borderline
n line that marks a border 边界线; 国境线; 分界线
(fig 比喻) The borderline between informal language and slang is hard to define. 口语和俚语之间的分界线是很难确定的. adj between two different groups or categories 介乎两种组别或类型之间的
a borderline case 难以确定的两可情况
a borderline candidate, ie sb who may or may not pass an examination, be suitable for a job, etc 边缘人物(可能及格也可能不及格的考生, 可能胜任也可能不胜任工作等的候选人)
a borderline pass/failure (in an examination) (考试)在及格与不及格两可的情况下及格[不及格].
Well, Grandpa wanted me to study engineering, like him.
嗯 ,爷爷希望我像他一样学工程。
We hope your design and the color will be strongly attractive to the American people.
我们希望你们的设计和颜色对美国人具有巨大吸引力。
Yes, and we must stop people walking on this floor until it's firm. It may be necessary to put up a notice saying Keep off. Another thing, we' ll have to drill a hole in the wall for the electric wires.