Question of the Day #1067

Chester County Democrats have an edge in voter registration

From the headline of this article at the Daily Local News.

  上記の文で、have an edgeの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "have an edge" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によるとhave an edge onの意味は、

〔ライバル・競争相手・競合商品など〕よりも有利［優勢］である、にはない強みがある

なお、英辞郎ではhave an edgeだけの訳は「時代の先端を行く勢いがある」となっていますが、それだけではなく上記の意味もあります。
 

Answer

According to the Collins Dictionary:

If someone or something has an edge, they have an advantage that makes them stronger or more likely to be successful than another thing or person.

 

Examples

• The three days France have to prepare could give them the edge over England.
• In terms of experience, she definitely had the edge over the other people that we interviewed.
• Internet banks may have the edge over their old-technology rivals when it comes to charges and rates, but they are not immune from complaints.
• A consortium of private-equity investors gave the group the edge in the competition to acquire MGM.
• Through superior production techniques they were able to gain the competitive edge.

   

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