地步 (dì bù): stage; degree (to which a situation has evolved); a (usu. bad) situation; leeway

He gambled until he sold even his house; he had reached the point of madness.

The two of them argued to the point of wanting a divorce; their friends all advised them to calm down.

Her illness had worsened to the point where she had to have surgery immediately, so her family rushed her to the hospital.

The company's losses reached the point of near bankruptcy, and the boss had to lay off half the employees.