impending

adjective

UK/ɪmˈpen.dɪŋ/
US/ɪmˈpen.dɪŋ/

Definitions of impending adjective

  1. Before noun(前置形容词)

    An event that is impending is going to happen very soon, usually something unpleasant or unwanted.

    即将来临的;逼近的

    • They canceled the picnic due to the impending storm.

      他们因为即将来临的暴风雨取消了野餐。

    • Students felt a lot of pressure with the impending final exams.

      学生们因为即将到来的期末考试感到很大的压力。

    • Political debates became more intense with the impending election.

      随着即将到来的选举,政治辩论变得更加激烈。