1.on the verge of 即將
The peace talks were on the verge of collapse.
和平談判瀕于破裂
。2.prepare to 準備
Different writers will prepare to varying degrees.
不同作者的準備程度也會各不相同
。3.be unable to 無法
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement.
因事先有別的安排,她將不能出席
。4.be uneasy about 對……感到不安
He was beginning to feel distinctly uneasy about their visit.
他對他們的造訪明顯地感到不安起來
。5.put pressure on 對……施加壓力
They put pressure on her to resign.
他們向她施加壓力,讓她自行辭職
。