2013高考英语备考:be about to do sth 用法说明
be about to do sth. 正要、即将做某事。是将来时的一种表达方式,表示最近的将来。 ①I was about to go to bed when he called.我正要去睡觉,这时他打来了电话。 ②When I saw Tom, he was about to get on the bus.我看到汤姆,他正要上汽车。 注意:be about to 通常不用于带有具体时间状语的句子,但可用be going to 表示。 ①Hurry up! They are abo...