"on the point of" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 即將

Definition

即將做某事，非常接近開始或經歷某事的時刻。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

偏正式表達，常用於書面或正式語境。常與動詞“ing”形式搭配（如'on the point of leaving'），表示即將發生的動作。與'about to'意思相近。

Examples

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

她**即將**哭出來時，老師安慰了她。

I am on the point of finishing my homework.

我**即將**完成作業。

They are on the point of leaving for the airport.

他們**即將**前往機場。

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

他**正要**說什麼，但又改變了主意。

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

我**幾乎要**放棄時，突然找到了解決辦法。

The system crashed on the point of completing the update.

系統**即將**完成更新時崩潰了。