imminent
美['ɪmɪnənt] 英['ɪmɪnənt]
adj. 逼近的;即将发生的
详细释义
adj.(形容词)- 逼近(眼前)的,即将发生的,迫切的,危急的,临头的(尤指不愉快的事)
- 一触即发的,迫在眉睫的,呼之欲出的
双解释义
adj.(形容词)- (通常指不愉快的事)即将发生的,逼近的 (usually with reference to sth unpleasant) probably about to happen soon
英英释义
Adjective- close in time; about to occur;
"retribution is at hand" "some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand" "in imminent danger" "his impending retirement"
例句
用作形容词(adj.)- He was faced with imminent death.他面临逼近的死亡。
- They are unaware of imminent danger.他们没意识到逼近的危险。
- Rumours of an imminent earthquake startled a panic.谣传即将发生地震引起了一阵恐慌。
- The black clounds show that a storm is imminent.乌云预示暴风雨即将来临。