| 单词 | oncoming |
| 释义 | oncoming (once / 6205 pages) adjn If you're standing on the tracks and a train is heading right for you, it's oncoming. Quick, jump out of the way! You'll almost always find the adjective oncoming describing a vehicle or other large object that's moving fast in your direction, whether it's an oncoming car, oncoming traffic, or an oncoming skateboarder who doesn't see you standing there. Much less often, oncoming means "imminent" or "upcoming:" "The oncoming summer holidays were something to look forward to." WORD FAMILYoncoming: oncomings USAGE EXAMPLESThe driver of the vehicle lost control, swerved into oncoming traffic and was struck by an eastbound SUV. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) Herrin said Hill saw an oncoming vehicle pull into his lane on U.S. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) Montes says Gallon lost control of her car, crossed a median and drove into oncoming traffic. Washington Times(Dec 30, 2016) 1adj moving toward one Syn moving in motion 2n the beginning or early stages Syn|Hyper onset start the beginning of anything |
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