1.be about to 將要，正打算；臨到

Now he may be about to get a second chance.
而今，他可能將要獲得第二個機會了。

Beijing may be about to face its own credit mobilier scandal.
中國政府也許即將面臨它自己的credit mobilier丑聞。

2.due to 由于；因為

Much of the shift is due to economic growth.
這種變化的大部分都是由于經濟的增長。

Police say it's due to better policing.
警察說這是因為加強了治安。

3.wary about 警惕

Mr zucker is wary about claiming that this will guarantee success.
談及這能否保證成功時，朱克十分謹慎。

Mr guo was wary about policies which forced banks to dole out housing finance.
郭樹清對迫使銀行提供住房融資的政策表示警惕。

4.hope to 希望

Democrats hope to finish the draft in a week.
民主黨人士希望在一周內完成該草案。

I really hope to find my prince charming soon.
我真希望能早點找到我的白馬王子。