"at the point of doing" in Chinese (Simplified)
正要(做某事)即将(做某事)
Definition
用于表示某人马上要做某事;他们非常接近于开始一个行为或事件。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
表达正式或中性,多用于书面和正式场合。相当于“马上”、“将要”。在英语中通常接动名词(doing),中文直接加动词即可。
Examples
She was at the point of leaving when her friends arrived.
她**正要离开**时,她的朋友们到了。
I'm at the point of giving up.
我**快要放弃了**。
The meal was at the point of burning when she checked the oven.
她检查烤箱时,饭菜**快要糊了**。
Sorry, I was at the point of calling you when you texted.
对不起,你发信息时,我**正要给你打电话**。
He's at the point of making a big decision about his career.
他**正要做出**职业生涯的重要决定。
The team was at the point of winning when the weather changed.
球队**快要赢了**时,天气变了。