on the verge of
US /ɑːn ðə vɜːrdʒ əv/
UK /ɑːn ðə vɜːrdʒ əv/
1.
瀕臨, 即將
Very close to experiencing or doing something.
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The company was on the verge of collapse before the new CEO took over.
在新任首席執行官接手之前，這家公司瀕臨破產。
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She was on the verge of tears when she heard the news.
聽到這個消息時，她瀕臨淚崩。