at hand

US /æt hænd/
UK /æt hænd/
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1.

在手边, 即将到来

close by; near

:
I always keep a dictionary at hand when I'm writing.
我写作时总是把字典放在手边
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

:
The exams are at hand, so I need to study hard.
考试临近,所以我需要努力学习。
A major change is at hand for the company.
公司即将迎来重大变革。