濒临

bīnlín

on the edge of; (fig.) on the verge of; close to

verb HSK 3.0 · Band 7 trad. 瀕臨

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这家公司濒临破产。

This company is on the verge of bankruptcy.

小岛濒临大海。

The small island is close to the sea.