Word · Frequency #4117
forthcoming
/fɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
adjective
即将发生的;即将到来的
Happening soon; approaching.
常作定语,如 the forthcoming election。
- 1.
Approaching or about to take place.
即将来临或即将发生的。
- 2.
at ease in talking to others
与他人交谈时感到自在
- 3.
Available when needed; in place, ready.
需要时即可获得;准备就绪。
- 4.
of the relatively near future
相对不远的未来
- 5.
Willing to co-operate or provide information; candid, frank, responsive.
愿意合作或提供信息;坦诚、直率、响应的。
- 6.
available when required or as promised
在需要时或如承诺般可用
可得到的;现成的;准备就绪的;乐于交谈的;坦率的;愿意提供信息的;即将来临或即将发生的。;与他人交谈时感到自在;需要时即可获得;准备就绪。
In use
We are looking forward to the forthcoming festival.
The school announced the forthcoming change to the schedule.
The band's new album is forthcoming.
the forthcoming holidays
federal funds were not forthcoming
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Grammar Note
表示“即将到来的”时通常作定语;表示“愿意提供信息”时主语多为人。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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