Question

一个高中英语句子的翻译---高手进-在线等

149、As the twentieth century came to a close, the raw materials for a great national literature were at hand, waiting to be used.
我主要想知道：
1、a close在此怎么翻译？
2、at hand在此怎么翻译？

Answer 1

to a close结束、终结
at hand在手边、即将到来

在二十世纪即将结束之际，可用于伟大的民族文学的素材俯拾即是。

Answer 2

came to a close 是一个词组，意思是逐渐接近，at hand 意指被掌握

Answer 3

As the twentieth century came to a close, the raw materials for a great national literature were at hand, waiting to be used.

Answer 4

1、a close尾声
2、at hand 已经俱备