borderland
n
1 [C] district on either side of a border or boundary 边疆.
2 [sing] (fig 比喻) intermediate state or condition 中间状态或情况
the borderland between sleeping and waking 睡与醒之间的状态; 半睡半醒.
🗣️ 情景例句
I expect you to be punctual.
我希望你守时。
Let me give you a little fatherly advice.
让我给你有点如父亲般的忠告。
There were hardly any trees on the island and there was no water, but this did not prove to be a problem.