"on the point of" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 即将

Definition

即将做某事，非常接近开始或经历某事的时刻。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

偏正式表达，常用于书面或正式语境。常与动词“-ing”形式搭配（如'on the point of leaving'），表示即将发生的动作。与'about to'意思相近。

Examples

She was on the point of crying when the teacher comforted her.

她**即将**哭出来时，老师安慰了她。

I am on the point of finishing my homework.

我**即将**完成作业。

They are on the point of leaving for the airport.

他们**即将**前往机场。

He was on the point of saying something but changed his mind.

他**正要**说些什么，却又改变了主意。

I was on the point of giving up when I found the solution.

我**几乎要**放弃时，突然找到了办法。

The system crashed on the point of completing the update.

系统**即将**完成更新时崩溃了。