at hand
US /æt hænd/
UK /æt hænd/
1.
在手边, 即将到来
close by; near
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I always keep a dictionary at hand when I'm writing.
我写作时总是把字典放在手边。
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Help is at hand, don't worry.
帮助就在眼前，别担心。
2.
临近, 即将发生
about to happen; imminent
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The exams are at hand, so I need to study hard.
考试临近，所以我需要努力学习。
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A major change is at hand for the company.
公司即将迎来重大变革。