to get on for
[phrase form: get]
01
接近, 快到
to approach or be close to a particular time or hour
例子
The meeting lasted for hours; it was getting on for midnight.
会议持续了几个小时；已经接近午夜了。
The flight was delayed, and it was getting on for sunset by the time they arrived.
航班延误了，他们到达时天已接近日落。
02
接近, 将近
to be close to reaching a particular number
例子
The charity event has raised a substantial amount of money, getting on for $10,000.
慈善活动筹集了大量资金，接近10,000美元。
The project deadline is tomorrow, and we 're getting on for 90 % completion.
项目的截止日期是明天，我们接近完成90%了。
03
接近, 快
to be close to reaching a particular age
例子
Sarah is getting on for 40, and she's already accomplished so much in her career.
莎拉快40岁了，她已经在事业上取得了如此多的成就。
The old oak tree in the park must be getting on for 100 years old.
公园里的老橡树一定接近100岁了。
