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. Phrasesin the offing OriginEarly 17th century: perhaps from off + -ing1. |
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