impending
UK/im'pendiŋ/US
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Definitions
adj.
About to happen soon, often with a threatening feeling.
即将发生的，常带威胁感。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedImpending is something hanging over you and about to arrive.
Root pend still carries 32 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.impending doom迫在眼前的厄运
- 2.impending crisis迫在眼前的危机
- 3.impending deadline即将到来的截止日期
Example Sentences
- 1.
They prepared for the impending storm.
Easily Confused
Impending often feels threatening; upcoming is neutral.