Meaning

“I’m just about to” 是一个常用的英语短语,表示某人即将开始做某事,通常用于描述即将发生的动作或事件。这个表达强调动作的临近性和即将执行的紧迫感。

1. 意思:

“I’m just about to” 的意思是“我正要…”或“我马上就要…”。它用于说明某个动作即将发生,通常是在几分钟或几秒钟内。

2. 用法:

  • 用于日常对话中,表达即将进行的计划或任务。例如:“I’m just about to leave the house.”(我正要出门。)
  • 用于向他人说明自己即将开始的行动,避免误会或冲突。例如:“I’m just about to start the meeting.”(我正要开始会议。)
  • 用于回答询问或请求,表示自己即将完成某个动作。例如:“I’m just about to call you.”(我正要打电话给你。)
  • 3. 实例:

  • “Can you help me with this?” “Sorry, I’m just about to head out.”
  • “Are you ready for dinner?” “I’m just about to finish this work.”
  • 这种表达在英语中非常实用,可以帮助你更清楚地表达自己即将进行的行动计划。

    Today's Sentences

    01

    I’m just about to leave for work.

    Situation 1

    Come and have breakfast.

    来吃早餐吧。

    I’m just about to leave for work.

    我正准备去上班。

    I was hoping you would have time to eat.

    我希望你能有时间吃饭。

    Not today, but I’ll try to wake up earlier tomorrow.

    今天不行,但我会努力明天早点醒来。

    02

    I'm just about to go to bed.

    Situation 1

    Do you think we could talk?

    您觉得我们可以谈谈吗?

    I’m just about to go to bed.

    我正准备去睡觉。

    Can I call you tomorrow then?

    那我明天可以给你打电话吗?

    Of course, let’s talk then.

    当然,我们到时候再聊。

    Situation 2

    Do you want to watch a movie with us?

    您想和我们一起看电影吗?

    I’m just about to go to bed.

    我正准备去睡觉。

    So early?

    这么早?

    I had a rough day.

    我今天过得很糟糕。

    03

    I'm just about to start the study session.

    Situation

    Do you think I can borrow your notes from today’s class?

    你觉得我可以借用你今天课上的笔记吗?

    I'm just about to start the study session. 

    我正准备开始学习。

    Ok, maybe I can grab them from you later.

    好的,也许我可以稍后从你那里拿到。

    Sure.

    当然可以。

    04

    I'm just about to eat dinner.

    Situation 1

    Let’s go play some ball!

    让我们去打球吧!

    Actually, I’m just about to eat dinner.

    实际上,我正要吃晚饭。

    Can you come out after for a game?

    您能出来玩个游戏吗?

    Definitely, count me in.

    当然,算我一个。

    Situation 2

    Can you forward the email from earlier?

    您能转发之前的电子邮件吗?

    Actually, I’m just about to eat dinner.

    实际上,我正要吃晚饭。

    Really? Could you send it after?

    真的吗?可以之后发给我吗?

    Sure thing.

    当然可以。

    05

    I'm just about to have a nervous breakdown.

    Situation 1

    I'm just about to have a nervous breakdown.

    我快要崩溃了。

    Oh no, looks like you’ve got the jitters.

    哦,不,看来你有点紧张。

    I’m ready to perform but there’s so many people in the audience today.

    我已经准备好表演了,但今天观众席上有这么多人。

    Don’t worry, you’ll play the piano beautifully.

    别担心,你会弹得非常好听的。

    Situation 2

    Congratulations, it’s your wedding day!

    恭喜,今天是您的婚礼!

    I’m just about to have a nervous breakdown.

    我快要精神崩溃了。

    Take a deep breath and remember it’s your day.

    深呼吸,记住这是属于你的一天。

    I will, thanks so much for coming.

    我会的,非常感谢你的到来。

    Writer’s Note

    Life just gets so busy sometimes and we’re often bombarded with texts at all hours of the day. The two examples show common situations where you’re on the point of doing something or to do something very soon.

    生活有时会变得非常忙碌,我们经常在一天中的任何时候都被来自手机的消息轰炸。以下两个例子展示了两种常见的情境:您正要做某事或者即将做某事。

    "I’m just about to" is a great way to tell someone indicate that what you are talking about is so close to happening. Similar words that may help are; an occurrence, to take place, come about.

    “I'm just about to” 是一个很好的表达方式,用来告诉别人你所谈论的事情即将发生。类似的词汇可以是:发生、进行、来临。

    Examples:

    Examples
    1. I’m just about to leave the house—do you need anything from the store?
    2. 我正要出门——你需要我从商店带什么吗?
    3. I’m just about to start cooking dinner. Want to help?
    4. 我正要开始做晚饭。想帮忙吗?
    5. I’m just about to send that email you asked for.
    6. 我正准备发送您要求的那封电子邮件。
    7. I’m just about to jump in the shower. Can it wait?
    8. 我正准备去洗澡。可以等一下吗?
    9. I’m just about to go to bed—text me tomorrow.
    10. 我正准备上床睡觉——明天给我发信息。
    11. I’m just about to press play on this movie. Popcorn?
    12. 我正要播放这部电影。爆米花要吗?
    13. I’m just about to open your message—should I be nervous?
    14. 我正准备打开你的信息——我应该紧张吗?
    15. I’m just about to binge-watch a whole season. Wish me luck.
    16. 我正准备狂看一整季。祝我好运。
    17. I’m just about to finish this report—it’s almost done.
    18. 我正要完成这份报告——快要完成了。
    19. I’m just about to join the Zoom meeting.
    20. 我正要加入Zoom会议。

    Hey! Just wanted to let you know that you’re doing great. Studying a language is hard, it’s confusing, but everyday is a step toward your goal. And look, you’re here reading this. And we’ve got your back. Keep it steady, keep it regular, keep on!

    嘿!只是想让你知道你做得很棒。学习一门语言很难,也很令人困惑,但每天都是朝着目标迈进的一步。看,你现在正在阅读这段话。我们会支持你的。保持稳定,保持规律,继续加油!
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