/tə bi əˈbaʊt tə kəˈmɪt ən əˈfɛns/ – Phrase
Definition: có ý định phạm tội.
A more thorough explanation: The legal English definition of the phrase “to be about to commit an offence” refers to a situation where an individual is in the immediate or imminent process of engaging in conduct that would constitute a violation of the law. This phrase typically indicates that the person is on the verge of committing a criminal act, but has not yet completed the necessary actions to fully carry out the offense.
Example: The suspect was apprehended just as he was about to commit an offence by breaking into the store after hours.