almost · nearly

chà diǎn

ch+à·4th toned+iǎn·3rd tone

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I almost stepped on a skunk last night.

我昨晚差点踩到一只臭鼬。

Tom nearly died tonight.

汤姆昨晚差点死了。

Almost stepped on a gecko while going to the metro.

去地铁的路上差点踩到一只壁虎。

The accident almost cost him his life.

事故差点让他丢了性命。

They nearly fell off their chairs.

他们差点跌下椅子。

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