冬天快到了，气温开始下降。

Winter is ___approaching, and the temperature is starting to drop.

这道菜的味道接近米其林餐厅的水准。

The flavor of this dish is ___approaching Michelin-star quality.

她犹豫着是否要向老师请教这个问题。

She hesitated before ___approaching the teacher about her question.