on course
on course — 慣用語
1. moving toward a goal in a way that makes the planned result seem likely to arriv
順利進行中
朝目標前進，預計能照計畫達成
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.
在連續兩季表現亮眼後，這家公司今年很可能創下銷售紀錄。
be on course for + result
Esme is on course to finish her medical degree a full year early.
Esme 進度順利，預計能提早整整一年完成醫學學位。
be on course to + infinitive
With three races left, the young driver remains on course for the title.
還剩三場比賽，這位年輕車手仍有望奪下冠軍。
If the rain holds off, the builders are on course to open the bridge by June.
如果不下雨，建築工人預計能在六月前讓這座橋通車。
- 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.'