1·We came within an ace of victory.
我们差一点儿就要胜利了。
—— 《牛津词典》
2·We were within an ace of success.
我们差点儿就成功了。
3·I was within an ace of calling for help.
我差一点就要喊救命了。
4·I came within an ace of dismissing him then.
那时我几乎要把他解雇。
5·The child came within an ace of being drowned.
孩子差一点儿淹死了。
6·Thee child came within an ace of being drowned.
孩子差一点儿淹死了。
7·I began to recall what I had heard of cannibals. I was within an ace of calling for help.
我回忆起我听过的关于食人者的故事，吓得几乎要喊救命了。