Definition
When something is described as being 'in the wind,' it means it is the subject of widespread discussion and speculation, suggesting a possibility of it happening but without any certainty.
尚未确定的可能性，在广泛讨论中
Rumors about a company restructuring are in the wind.
关于公司重组的谣言正在流传。
Talk of a potential acquisition of the company is in the wind in the market.
市场上关于可能收购该公司的传言正在流传。
Discussions about a new tax policy are in the wind.
关于新税收政策的讨论正在流传。
When someone is described as being 'in the wind,' it indicates that they are missing, particularly after having escaped or fled.
指某人逃跑后失踪，尤指逃脱后。
The bank robbers are in the wind, and the police are in full pursuit.
银行抢匪已经逃之夭夭，警方正在全力追捕。
After the prison break, several inmates are still in the wind.
越狱后，几名囚犯仍然下落不明。
The thief vanished into thin air and is now in the wind.
小偷消失得无影无踪，现在已经逃之夭夭。