“在手头”常见的英文表达有 “at hand” 或 “on hand” ,具体使用取决于语境:
at hand:侧重于表示“在附近;即将到来;在考虑中”,强调距离近或时间上临近。例如:
The tools you need are all at hand.(你需要的工具都在手头/附近 。)
With the final exam at hand, students are busy preparing.(期末考试即将到来,学生们正忙着备考。 )
on hand:更强调“现有;在手头;可随时使用” ,突出东西或人当下是可获得的、可调用的状态。例如:
We always keep some extra cash on hand in case of emergencies.(我们总是手头留一些额外的现金,以防紧急情况。 )
There are several experienced technicians on hand to deal with any problems.(有几位经验丰富的技术人员在手头,可以随时处理任何问题。 )