C2 If you are on the verge of something or come to the verge of something, you are very close to experiencing it.接近于…;濒于…
on the verge of collapse/success/tears/death/disaster/war濒于崩溃/接近成功/差点流泪/濒临死亡/濒临灾难/处于战争的边缘
Her husband's violent and abusive behaviour drove her to the verge of despair.她丈夫的暴力和虐待行为将她逼到了近乎绝望的境地。