on the verge of
on the verge of — 慣用語
1. used to describe a situation in which someone or something is going to experienc
瀕臨；即將
處於即將發生某事的邊緣
used to describe a situation in which someone or something is going to experience an event or change almost immediately — the action or feeling has not started yet but will begin very soon.
Nikos was on the verge of tears after hearing the news about his grandfather.
Nikos 在聽到關於他祖父的消息後，瀕臨落淚。
on the verge of + noun phrase showing emotion
Xiu's company was on the verge of closing down when a new investor appeared.
Xiu 的公司在一名新投資人出現前，瀕臨倒閉。
on the verge of + gerund (-ing form)
After months of training, Arjun felt on the verge of breaking his personal record.
經過數月的訓練，Arjun 感覺自己即將打破個人紀錄。
The old bridge was on the verge of collapse after the heavy flood.
那座舊橋在經歷大水之後瀕臨倒塌。
With only one exam left, Hannah was on the verge of finishing her degree.
只剩一科考試，Hannah 即將完成她的學位。
- close to
less intense; used for both minor and major events
- on the brink of
more negative; often used for disaster or danger
- on the point of
more formal; suggests an exact moment just before something starts
- about to
neutral and common; can replace 'on the verge of' in most contexts with less drama
- far from
indicates a long way from happening
- nowhere near
informal; emphasizes that something is not close at all
文法句型
on the verge of + noun
on the verge of + gerund
用法筆記
Typically followed by a noun or a gerund. The phrase is used for dramatic or significant turning points, not for routine everyday events. A more formal alternative to 'about to'.