语法与词汇 The scientists became very excited as they felt they were _____ of a discovery.无
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】句意: 科学家非常兴奋, 因为他们正处于一项发现的边缘。 on the brink of即将。 on the crest of在……的顶峰。 on the surface of在……的表面。 on the borderline在……的边界。 因此选D。