At hand
1. 在手邊
I haven't my book at hand. 我的書不在手邊。
2. 即將到來
He believes that the great day is at hand. 他相信這個偉大的日子就要到來。
In short supply: not existing in large enough quantities to satisfy demand 不充裕;短缺;緊缺
Basic foodstuffs were in short supply.
基本食物緊缺。
Sunshine will be in short supply for the west coast.
西海岸將不會有充足的陽光。
Back down: 放棄;讓步;打退堂鼓
He backed down after I saw his mistake.
在我拆穿他的大話后,他讓步了。
I see he has backed down from the position he took last week.
我注意到他放棄了上星期的立場。