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borderline
UK
/ˈbɔːdəlaɪn/
US
/ˈbɔrdərlaɪn/
borderlines
pl
UK
/ˈbɔː.də.laɪn/
US
/ˈbɔːr.dɚ.laɪn/
Translations
The borderline between the two countries is heavily guarded.
Граница между двумя странами сильно охраняется.
The soldiers were stationed at the borderline to protect the nation.
Солдаты были размещены на рубеже для защиты нации.
Additional translations
Definitions
The river serves as the borderline between the two countries.
Her test scores were on the borderline between passing and failing.
The therapist specializes in treating borderlines and helping them manage their symptoms.
more borderline
Comp.
most borderline
Super.
UK
/ˈbɔːdəlaɪn/
US
/ˈbɔrdərlaɪn/
Translations
The patient was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
Пациенту был поставлен диагноз пограничное расстройство личности.
Additional translations
Definitions
Her performance was borderline acceptable, but it needed improvement to meet the standards.
The borderline towns rely heavily on trade with the adjoining country.
She works on a research project focused on borderline patients.
UK
/ˈbɔː.də.laɪn/
US
/ˈbɔːr.dɚ.laɪn/
Used before adjectives to mean ‘almost’ or ‘nearly’ (e.g. ‘borderline illegal’).
Definitions
His remark was borderline offensive.