Definition
濒临 (bīn lín) means 'to be on the verge of' and is used for negative or critical situations (e.g., collapse, crisis). It is more formal than 临近 (lín jìn), which can be neutral for time or space, and unlike 靠近 (kào jìn) it does not describe physical approach. 即将 (jí jiāng) is an adverb meaning 'soon', while 濒临 is a verb.
verb
to be on the verge ofto be close to (usually something negative or critical)
Examples
- 濒临，。Zhège dìqū bīn lín jīngjì bēngkuì, zhèngfǔ zhèngzài cǎiqǔ cuòshī.This region is on the verge of economic collapse, and the government is taking measures.
- 濒临，。Tā de shēntǐ bīn lín jíxiàn, bìxū lìjí xiūxi.His body is close to its limit; he must rest immediately.
- 濒临，。Liǎng guó guānxì bīn lín wēijī, júshì shífēn jǐnzhāng.The bilateral relationship is on the verge of crisis, and the situation is very tense.
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