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。
remain on course for + goal
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。
be on course to + infinitive after a condition
- on course for
- on course to
- stay on course
- remain on course
- well on course
- 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.'