on the brink of
US /ɑn ðə brɪŋk əv/
UK /ɒn ðə brɪŋk əv/
短语
濒临, 即将
very close to doing or experiencing something, especially something bad or exciting
示例:
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The company was on the brink of collapse.
这家公司濒临倒闭。
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Scientists are on the brink of a major discovery.
科学家们即将取得重大发现。