① on the point of表示“即將,正要……的時(shí)候”。
They are on the point of leaving. 他們即將動(dòng)身。
② to the point of表示“近乎,達(dá)到……的程度”。
His manner of speaking is direct to the point of rudeness. 他說(shuō)話的方式直率得近乎粗魯。
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at the point of表示“臨近”,如:at the point of death(臨終)。