about to

about to的音标是[əˈbaʊt tu]，基本翻译是“即将，就要”，速记技巧是“ab拖吐”。

about to 的英文词源：

1. abou(t) - 副词词缀，表示“关于”

2. to - 介词词缀，表示方向或目的

变化形式：名词形式为 aboutness。

相关单词：

1. aboutness [əˈbaʊtnəs]：n. 性质，状态；存在；大约；在附近。

2. abound [əˈbaʊnd]：v. 大量存在；丰富；充满。

3. inabout [inəˈbaʊt]：prep. 约略；在某种程度上。

4. outabout [aʊtəˈbaʊt]：v. 开始做；开始行动。

5. about-face [əˈbaʊtfɑːs]：n. 彻底改变；转身；转而反对。

6. about-turn [əˈbaʊtˌtɜːn]：v. 急转弯；调头。

7. about-to-be [əˈbaʊtˌbiː]：v-to-be-原型。

8. about-to-be-married [əˈbaʊtˌtəʊbiː]：adj. 即将结婚的。

9. about-to-die [əˈbaʊtˌdaɪ]：adj. 即将死亡的。

10. about-to-be-divorced [əˈbaʊtˌdiːvɔːzd]：adj. 即将离婚的。

以上单词都与“about to”有着密切的关系，通过这些单词可以更好地理解“about to”的含义和用法，以及英语中其他相关词汇的演变和含义。

常用短语：

1. about to do sth. 即将做某事

2. be about to do when 刚要……这时

3. about to be done 被……

4. about to rush 快要冲

5. about to burst 快要爆炸

6. about to start 即将开始

7. about to meet 即将见面

双语例句：

1. She was about to leave when she received a call from her friend.

她正要出门时，接到了朋友的电话。

2. The train was about to depart when the doors were suddenly closed.

火车刚要出发时，车门突然关上了。

3. She was about to be executed when the governor commuted her sentence.

在州长改判之前，她即将被处决。

4. He was about to rush out when he remembered something important.

他刚要冲出门，突然想起有什么重要的事情。

5. She was about to burst into tears when she saw her mother"s face.

看到妈妈的脸，她快要哭出来了。

6. She was about to start her new job when she received a call from her old company.

她刚要开始新工作，突然接到老公司的电话。

7. She was about to meet her idol, but she was nervous and couldn"t speak properly.

她即将要见到她的偶像，但她很紧张，说不出话来。

英文小作文：

The Importance of Preparation

Preparation is key to success in any endeavor, whether it"s preparing for an exam, preparing a meal, or preparing for a meeting with a friend or family member. When we are prepared, we are more likely to succeed because we are less likely to be caught off guard by unexpected events or challenges.

However, it"s not always easy to prepare for everything that comes our way, especially if we have a busy schedule or a lot of responsibilities. But if we take the time to prepare, we can avoid being overwhelmed by unexpected events and still have enough time and energy to handle everything else that needs our attention.

Preparation also helps us avoid feeling anxious or nervous before an event or encounter with someone we don"t know well. By being prepared, we can feel more confident and in control of our own destiny, which can lead to better outcomes and more positive experiences.

In conclusion, preparation is essential for success in life and it doesn"t have to be complicated or time-consuming. It"s simply a matter of taking the time to plan ahead and make sure that we have everything we need to handle whatever comes our way. By doing so, we can avoid being overwhelmed by unexpected events and still have enough time and energy to enjoy life and pursue our goals and dreams.