1.on the verge of 即将
The peace talks were on the verge of collapse.
和平谈判濒于破裂。
2.prepare to 准备
Different writers will prepare to varying degrees.
不同作者的准备程度也会各不相同。
3.be unable to 无法
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement.
因事先有别的安排，她将不能出席。
4.be uneasy about 对……感到不安
He was beginning to feel distinctly uneasy about their visit.
他对他们的造访明显地感到不安起来。
5.put pressure on 对……施加压力
They put pressure on her to resign.
他们向她施加压力，让她自行辞职。
