on course
on course — idiom
1. moving toward a goal in a way that makes the planned result seem likely to arriv
moving toward a goal in a way that makes the planned result seem likely to arrive.
After two strong quarters, the company is on course for record sales this year.
be on course for + result
Esme is on course to finish her medical degree a full year early.
be on course to + infinitive
With three races left, the young driver remains on course for the title.
If the rain holds off, the builders are on course to open the bridge by June.
- on track
very close in meaning; slightly more common in everyday speech
- well-placed
stresses a strong position to achieve something, not motion toward it
- heading for
neutral about success; can also describe heading for trouble
- off course
no longer moving toward the planned result
- behind schedule
used when progress is slower than the plan requires
文法句型
be on course for + result
be on course to + infinitive
stay/remain on course
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person, team, or plan that is making progress. Use 'for' before a result or prize, and 'to' before a verb describing what will be achieved.
常見錯誤
Incorrect: 'The team is on course of winning the league.' Correct: 'The team is on course to win the league.'
Incorrect: 'Sales are in course for a record year.' Correct: 'Sales are on course for a record year.'