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单词 offing
释义

offing

/ˈɒfɪŋ /
noun
The more distant part of the sea in view.We came past the island two days later and gave it an offing of over a mile compared to our usual half mile, with nothing to be seen, felt or smelt.

Phrases

in the offing

Origin

Early 17th century: perhaps from off + -ing1.

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