impending

adj.

即将发生的，迫在眉睫的；迫切的；悬挂的；

v.

迫近(impend的现在分词)；悬空；

impending death濒死；垂死

1. The dark clouds suggest an impending storm.
   乌云表明暴风雨即将来临。
2. He was inadequately prepared for the impending examinations.
   他对即将举行的考试准备不足。
3. She was keyed up over her impending operation.
   她为了即将进行的手术而心中忐忑不安。
4. We are not in denial of impending, dreadful possibilities.
   我们并不否认有随时发生可怕情况的可能性。
5. He knew the danger impending over him.
   他知道迫在眉睫的危险。
6. They were unaware of the impending landslide.
   他们并未觉察到迫在眉睫的土石流。

1. Hurricane is impending.
   台风就要来了。
2. War was impending over the young republic.
   战争正在逼近这个年轻的共和国。

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