512 on the point of和to the point of
① on the point of表示“即将,正要……的时候”。
They are on the point of leaving. 他们即将动身。
② to the point of表示“近乎,达到……的程度”。
His manner of speaking is direct to the point of rudeness. 他说话的方式直率得近乎粗鲁。
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at the point of表示“临近”,如:at the point of death(临终)。