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impending

/ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

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1 · adjective

about to happen, usually referring to something unpleasant

即将发生的；迫在眉睫的

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Dark clouds warned of an impending storm over the hills.
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乌云预示着山丘上空即将迎来一场暴风雨。
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Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

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