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单词 on the horizon
释义

on the horizon

Imminent or just becoming apparent: trouble could be on the horizon...
  • Although the immediate signs are encouraging, there are dark clouds on the horizon.
  • Jack is pleased with himself but there are a few clouds on the horizon.
  • But they foresee clouds on the horizon with fears of new taxes and a growing national debt.

Synonyms

imminent, impending, close, near, approaching, coming, forthcoming, in prospect, at hand, on the way, about to happen, upon us, in the offing, in the pipeline, in the air, in the wind, in the wings, just around the corner;
brewing, looming, threatening, menacing
informal on the cards
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