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高中英语语法新体验——从经典例句开始
1.7.4.9 9.be about to do与be(seem)on the point of doing表示将来

9.be about to do与be(seem)on the point of doing表示将来

这两个结构表示“正要”、“马上就要”,它们表达的是最近的将来,正因为如此,它们表示将来时时,不可与表示具体时间的状语连用。

He is afraid that he is about to have a heart attack.

他怕他就要心脏病发作了。

I am about to communicate him by paper.

我正要写信跟他联系。

×He is about to go tomorrow.

Another journey of challenge and danger was about to begin.(人教大纲版高一下第31页)

另一场富有挑战和危险的旅程即将开始。

He was just about to say something when Peter turned around.(人教大纲版高一上第3页)

他正想说什么,这时彼得转身过来。