Learn to emphasize the stage at which a reaction finally occurs.
The rule
に至って is used to emphasize the stage at which a reaction finally occurs. Structure: N／V dictionary form＋に至って. The reaction comes only after the situation reaches this stage, sometimes too late.
Examples
問題が大きくなるに至って、対策を考え始めました。
Only once the problem grew serious did we start considering measures.
閉店に至って、店の大切さに気づきました。
Only when the shop closed did I realize its importance.
Remember
- Structure: N／V dictionary form＋に至って
- The reaction comes only after the situation reaches this stage, sometimes too late.