音标：[im'pendiŋ] ；柯林斯词典等级：1 级；

a. 即将发生的, 迫切的, 悬空的
[法] 就要来的, 逼在眼前的, 紧急的

v be imminent or about to happen
s close in time; about to occur

考试类型：[托福/GRE]

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impending的用法和样例：

例句

用作形容词(adj.)

The dark clouds suggest an impending storm.乌云表明暴风雨即将来临。
He was inadequately prepared for the impending examinations.他对即将举行的考试准备不足。
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。
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。
He knew the danger impending over him.他知道迫在眉睫的危险。
They were unaware of the impending landslide.他们并未觉察到迫在眉睫的土石流。

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

词汇搭配

impend迫近
impending earthquake prediction临震预报
impending stroke初期卒中
impending glaucoma前驱期青光眼...
impending myocardial infarction近迫性心肌梗塞...
impending death垂死

经典引文

She had an annoying habit of being able to spot impending disaster well ahead.
出自：R. Cobb
It was brought about by the impending collapse of Francesnow only five days away.
出自：R. V. Jones

【近义词】

imminent逼近的
forthcoming即将到来的
black黑的
at hand在手边(在附近...
looming蜃景(光通过低层大气发生...
in the near future在不久的将来...
approaching侵入的
future将来的
coming来临
on the horizon刚冒出地平线...
impendent迫近的
close at hand在眼前

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