on the brink of
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濒临, 即将
very close to doing or experiencing something, especially something significant or critical
- The negotiations between the two countries were on the brink of collapse before a last-minute agreement was reached.
两国之间的谈判在最后一刻达成协议之前濒临崩溃。
- The country was on the brink of war after diplomatic talks failed.
外交谈判失败后，该国濒临战争。
- She was on the brink of a major breakthrough in her research.
她即将在她的研究中取得重大突破。
- His reckless behavior brought him on the brink of losing everything he had worked for.
他鲁莽的行为让他濒临失去他所努力争取的一切。
- The company is on the brink of bankruptcy due to mounting debts.
由于债务不断增加，该公司濒临破产。
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