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oncoming

UK /ˈɒnkʌmɪŋ/US /ˈɑːnkʌmɪŋ/

词源

源自中古英语 on + coming(现在分词形式),字面意为'正在到来的'。

adjective

❶ 指正在接近的或即将到来的事物,常用于描述时间、天气或移动物体,强调逐渐接近的状态。

“The driver slowed down for the oncoming traffic.”

(司机为迎面而来的车辆减速。)

“We took shelter from the oncoming storm.”

(我们躲避即将到来的暴风雨。)

同义词:approaching, impending, upcoming, advancing, near

常见短语

oncoming lane — 指道路中与当前行驶方向相反的车道,即迎面车辆行驶的车道。

“Never overtake in the oncoming lane on a blind curve.”

(切勿在视线盲区的弯道占用对向车道超车。)

oncoming years — 指未来几年,强调时间逐渐接近的语境。

“The company has big plans for the oncoming years.”

(该公司对未来几年有宏伟计划。)