on someone's doorstep
US /ɑn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈdɔr.stɛp/
UK /ɑn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈdɔr.stɛp/
1.
在某人门口, 在某人住处或工作地点附近
very close to where someone lives or works
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The new supermarket is right on our doorstep, which is very convenient.
新超市就在我们家门口，非常方便。
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We have a beautiful park practically on our doorstep.
我们家门口就有一个美丽的公园。
2.
在某人门口, 迫在眉睫
happening or existing in a place or time that is very close to someone and will affect them directly
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Climate change is no longer a distant problem; it's on our doorstep.
气候变化不再是遥远的问题；它就在我们家门口。
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With the elections just on our doorstep, political debates are heating up.
随着选举就在眼前，政治辩论也日趋激烈。