at hand
US /æt hænd/
UK /æt hænd/
1.
在手邊, 即將到來
close by; near
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I always keep a dictionary at hand when I'm writing.
我寫作時總是把字典放在手邊。
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Help is at hand, don't worry.
幫助就在眼前，別擔心。
2.
臨近, 即將發生
about to happen; imminent
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The exams are at hand, so I need to study hard.
考試臨近，所以我需要努力學習。
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A major change is at hand for the company.
公司即將迎來重大變革。