英语词汇“offing”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

WORD ORIGINoffing

Origin:

1700-1800 offing ‘part of the deep sea that you can see from the shore’ (17-20 centuries), from off

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

A crisis, however, was in the offing.
But the queues continue - symbolising a gathering flight from money amid constant rumours that a currency reform is in the offing.
However, if a stalemate occurs, then new elections would seem to be in the offing.
Husbands were home; family gatherings were in the offing.
In the offing, with a probable start date of 1992, are three INRs or Independent National Radio stations.
Other changes were in the offing.
Thus, a second green revolution may be in the offing hereby big energy production increases, but the energy-poor still starve.

Longman Language Activatorto be going to happen soon► be coming up

spoken · I'm pretty busy right now -- I have exams coming up next week.· With Christmas coming up, we didn't have much spare money.

► be in sight

if something that you are hoping for is in sight , you think it will probably happen soon: · A solution to the problem now seems in sight.be nowhere in sight (=not likely to happen soon): · The end of the economic nightmare is still nowhere in sight.

► be around the corner

also be round the corner British if something is around the corner , it might happen very soon but you cannot be completely sure: · In life, you never quite know what's around the corner.· He continues to hint that the end of his playing career may be round the corner.be just around the corner: · They keep telling us that better economic times are just around the corner.

► be in the offing

to be likely to happen soon, although you do not know exactly when: · Appeals are common when a general election is in the offing.· According to the company, these deals had been in the offing for some time.

► imminent

something that is imminent , especially something important, unpleasant, or dangerous, is likely to happen very soon: · Soon it became clear to everyone that war was imminent.· With the election imminent, Churchill returned to London.· Some of the buildings were in a state of imminent collapse.imminent danger: · The child was in imminent danger of falling into the water.

► forthcoming

a forthcoming event has been planned to happen soon: · Dixon was convinced he could win the forthcoming election.· The matter will be discussed at the forthcoming general meeting.· Forthcoming attractions include a magician and a quiz competition.

► upcoming

American an upcoming event, especially a political event, has been planned to happen: · The space program will be reviewed during the upcoming congressional session.· He was preparing the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► be in the offing

According to the company, these deals had been in the offing for some time.
Appeals are common when a general election is in the offing.
Tighter airport security regulations could be in the offing.
A crisis, however, was in the offing.
But analysts think some changes particularly involving Texas trackage rights may be in the offing.
But the queues continue - symbolising a gathering flight from money amid constant rumours that a currency reform is in the offing.
But there are signs that a turnaround may be in the offing.
Its swoon in after-hours trading suggests that more high-tech market jitters may be in the offing today, however.
Other changes were in the offing.
The effort fell short of the necessary two-thirds vote, and another attempt is in the offing for next year.
Thus, a second green revolution may be in the offing hereby big energy production increases, but the energy-poor still starve.

单词	offing
释义	offingoff‧ing /ˈɒfɪŋ $ ˈɒː-, ˈɑː-/ noun Word Origin WORD ORIGINoffing Origin: 1700-1800 offing ‘part of the deep sea that you can see from the shore’ (17-20 centuries), from off Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A crisis, however, was in the offing. But the queues continue - symbolising a gathering flight from money amid constant rumours that a currency reform is in the offing. However, if a stalemate occurs, then new elections would seem to be in the offing. Husbands were home; family gatherings were in the offing. In the offing, with a probable start date of 1992, are three INRs or Independent National Radio stations. Other changes were in the offing. Thus, a second green revolution may be in the offing hereby big energy production increases, but the energy-poor still starve. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorto be going to happen soon► be coming up spoken · I'm pretty busy right now -- I have exams coming up next week.· With Christmas coming up, we didn't have much spare money. ► be in sight if something that you are hoping for is in sight , you think it will probably happen soon: · A solution to the problem now seems in sight.be nowhere in sight (=not likely to happen soon): · The end of the economic nightmare is still nowhere in sight. ► be around the corner also be round the corner British if something is around the corner , it might happen very soon but you cannot be completely sure: · In life, you never quite know what's around the corner.· He continues to hint that the end of his playing career may be round the corner.be just around the corner: · They keep telling us that better economic times are just around the corner. ► be in the offing to be likely to happen soon, although you do not know exactly when: · Appeals are common when a general election is in the offing.· According to the company, these deals had been in the offing for some time. ► imminent something that is imminent , especially something important, unpleasant, or dangerous, is likely to happen very soon: · Soon it became clear to everyone that war was imminent.· With the election imminent, Churchill returned to London.· Some of the buildings were in a state of imminent collapse.imminent danger: · The child was in imminent danger of falling into the water. ► forthcoming a forthcoming event has been planned to happen soon: · Dixon was convinced he could win the forthcoming election.· The matter will be discussed at the forthcoming general meeting.· Forthcoming attractions include a magician and a quiz competition. ► upcoming American an upcoming event, especially a political event, has been planned to happen: · The space program will be reviewed during the upcoming congressional session.· He was preparing the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► be in the offing According to the company, these deals had been in the offing for some time. Appeals are common when a general election is in the offing. Tighter airport security regulations could be in the offing. A crisis, however, was in the offing. But analysts think some changes particularly involving Texas trackage rights may be in the offing. But the queues continue - symbolising a gathering flight from money amid constant rumours that a currency reform is in the offing. But there are signs that a turnaround may be in the offing. Its swoon in after-hours trading suggests that more high-tech market jitters may be in the offing today, however. Other changes were in the offing. The effort fell short of the necessary two-thirds vote, and another attempt is in the offing for next year. Thus, a second green revolution may be in the offing hereby big energy production increases, but the energy-poor still starve. be in the offing to be likely to happen soon: Big changes were in the offing.
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