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1. Scientists are now on the threshold of a better understanding of how the human brain works.
科学家们现在对人脑的功能开始有更进一步的了解。
on the threshold of
1. 在......的开始/初期：on the strength of 根据,凭借 | on the threshold of 在......的开始/初期 | on that account 由于那个缘故
2. 即将开始：negligible 可忽略的,微不足道的 | on the threshold of 即将开始 | oath 誓言,咒骂 ,誓约
3. 在...的开始(或初期)：980on the spot立即;当场 | 981on the threshold of在...的开始(或初期) | 982on the whole大体上;基本上
4. 即将开始,将要...的时候：appreciation 感谢,欣赏 | on the threshold of即将开始,将要...的时候 | on the edge of 濒于,在......边缘
1. The Chongqing Times reported adjustment of the threshold had been postponed and related topics were not on the agenda of the Central Economic Work Conference.
2. " Ukraine is on the threshold of a civil conflict, " Yushchenko told an emergency session of parliament.
3. The reform has also lowered the threshold of VAT compensations, imposed closing of inactive VAT numbers and introduced new rules on foreclosure and mortgage.
4. The amendment was submitted to the NPC's Standing Committee for deliberation last Tuesday, but lawmakers are apparently divided on the proposed threshold of levying personal income tax.
5. The praise that the public lavished on the upward adjustment of the minimum threshold for personal income tax is fully understandable.
6. Earlier media reports said the government is considering raising the threshold of windfall tax levy on gains from crude oil.
7. According to Bell, people who are fat on the inside are essentially on the threshold of being obese.
8. China's top environmental authority is preparing to step up the pressure on polluters by raising the threshold of the nation's environmental standards.
9. According to the new scheme, no threshold will be set on the profession and number of mainland professionals.
10. " We don't really think about it that much, " said a young woman sitting on the threshold of a home next door.