on the verge of
US /ɑːn ðə vɜːrdʒ əv/
UK /ɑːn ðə vɜːrdʒ əv/
1.
濒临, 即将
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.
在新任首席执行官接手之前，这家公司濒临破产。
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She was on the verge of tears when she heard the news.
听到这个消息时，她濒临泪崩。