about to do

about to do 的音标为[əˈbaʊt tu dʊ]，基本翻译为“即将做某事”，速记技巧为“aboot to do”可以缩写为“about to do”。

about to do这个短语的意思是“即将做某事”，其英文词源可以追溯到古英语时期。具体来说，“about”表示“即将”或“即将要”，而“to do”则表示“做某事”。这个词组在英语中非常常见，而且其用法也非常灵活。

变化形式：about to do中的to是介词，后面可以接名词、代词、动名词等。

相关单词：

1. ahead of time（按时）

2. in a hurry（匆忙地）

3. on the way（在途中）

4. on the brink of（即将）

5. on the eve of（前夕）

6. on the cusp of（即将）

7. in the nick of time（及时）

8. at the eleventh hour（最后一刻）

9. on the brink（濒临）

10. on the bradcast（播出中）

这些单词都与时间、即将发生的事情有关，体现了英语语言的丰富性和多样性。这些单词的使用可以使句子更加生动、形象，增强表达效果。

常用短语：

1. about to do即将要做

2. doing about to do正准备做

3. about to be doing即将要被做

4. about to have done将要完成

5. about to go即将离开

6. about to start即将开始

7. about to arrive即将到达

例句：

1. I am about to start my journey, ready to explore the world.

2. She was about to leave for the airport when she received a call from her mother.

3. We are about to have our dinner, but the kitchen is still a mess.

4. The movie was about to be released, but it was postponed due to the pandemic.

5. She is about to go on vacation, but she has to finish her work first.

6. They are about to arrive at the destination, but the weather is not looking good.

7. After about to do something, we must be careful and cautious, otherwise we may face unexpected problems.

英文小作文：

I am about to embark on a new journey of learning and exploration, which will take me away from my comfort zone and into uncharted territories. I am excited and nervous at the same time, because I am not sure what challenges await me on the way. However, I am confident that I am ready for whatever comes my way, with the help of my resilient spirit and resourceful mindset. This journey will not be easy, but it will be worth every effort and every struggle. I am looking forward to the adventure and the opportunities it will bring me, and I am eager to embrace the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.