imminent
英 ['ɪmɪnənt]
美['ɪmɪnənt]
- adj. 即将来临的；迫近的
词态变化
副词: imminently;名词: imminence;
助记提示
1. im- "into, in, on, upon" + min- "jut, jut out, project" + -ent.
2. => overhang, impend.
3. => 引申义、比喻义：be near, be at hand.
4. 该词的含义及其含义变迁及其构词原理和 impend 类似，可以说是基本相同。
2. => overhang, impend.
3. => 引申义、比喻义：be near, be at hand.
4. 该词的含义及其含义变迁及其构词原理和 impend 类似，可以说是基本相同。
中文词源
imminent 临近的
im-,进入，使，-min,逼迫，突出，词源同mount,eminent.引申词义迫近的，临近的。
英英释意
- 1. close in time; about to occur;
- "retribution is at hand"
- "some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"
- "in imminent danger"
- "his impending retirement"
英文词源
- imminent
- imminent: see prominent
- imminent (adj.)
- 1520s, from Middle French imminent (14c.) and directly from Latin imminentem (nominative imminens), present participle of imminere "to overhang; impend, be near, be at hand," from assimilated form of in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + minere "jut out," related to mons "hill" (see mount (n.)). Related: Imminently.
考试真题
- But there is also time for brief diversions onto bizarre ground, such as a discussion of the skyscraper index (which holds that a boom in skyscraper construction is a foolproof sign of an imminent recessio.
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实用场景例句
- [不可数名词]the imminence of death
- 死亡的逼近
牛津词典
- An announcement about his resignation is imminent.
- 马上就要宣布他的辞职。
牛津词典
- The system is in imminent danger of collapse.
- 这个体制面临着崩溃的危险。
牛津词典
- the imminent threat of invasion
- 迫在眉睫的入侵威胁
牛津词典
- They warned that an attack is imminent.
- 他们警告袭击即将发生。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- There appeared no imminent danger...
- 眼前似乎没有危险。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Every one feels that a disaster is imminent, as if a catastrophe is about to come.
- 谁都感到大事不好, 似乎有什么极大的灾难即将来临.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- Poor piggies. So friendly and yet unaware of their imminent demise.
- 可怜的猪仔啊,它们看起来那么友善,不知死之将至.
期刊摘选
- When workers think a periodic purge is imminent, everyone feels equally threatened.
- 当员工听说要定期裁员时, 人人都同样地感到受威胁.
期刊摘选
- Some have said we must not act until the threat is imminent.
- 有人说,我们应该在危险迫近之时再采取行动.
英汉非文学 - 政府文件
- No one has given out a warning of the imminent danger.
- 没有人对即将发生的危险发出警告.
期刊摘选
- A reshaping of the entire industry appeared to be imminent.
- 重塑整个产业,似乎迫在眉睫.
期刊摘选
- Disaster may not be as imminent as everyone expects.
- 灾难可能不是象每个人预料的那样即将发生.
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- Swept along by the swift current, he was in imminent danger of going over the falls.
- 他被急流冲走, 跌入瀑布的危险已迫在眉睫.
《用法词典》
- Level 5 is considered a signal that a pandemic is imminent.
- “第5级”被视为流感大流行将至的信号.
期刊摘选
- Paradoxically, however, the belief that there is no imminent crisis brewing may be Japan's biggest problem.
- 矛盾的是, 日本最大的问题是国内不相信危机即将来临.
期刊摘选
- Rumours of an imminent earthquake started a panic.
- 谣传即将发生地震引起了一阵恐慌.
辞典例句
- The famous popular singer's arrival is imminent.
- 那位著名的流行歌曲歌手即将到来.
期刊摘选
- The fall of the city was imminent.
- 这座城市即将沦陷.
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- The black clouds show that a storm is imminent.
- 乌云预示暴风雨即将来临.
《简明英汉词典》
- Evan Baxter : [ on the ark, addressing a big crowd ] People! The flood is imminent!
- 埃文·克斯特(方舟上, 对着人群讲话 ) 人类! 洪水就要来临了!
期刊摘选
- Swept along by the swift current , he was in imminent danger of going over the waterfall.
- 急流不断冲刷, 他极有可能被冲下瀑布.
期刊摘选
- An announcement of further cuts in government expenditure is imminent.
- 最近将发布进一步削减政府开支的公告.
期刊摘选
- Therefore, the depth to strengthen commercial banks to carry out retail business service marketing imminent.
- 因此, 深入加强开展商业银行零售业务服务营销迫在眉睫.
期刊摘选
- Her money is just about gone. and a catastrophe is imminent unless Pinkerton returns soon.
- 她的钱差不多全用完了, 要是平克顿不马上回来,大祸就要临头.
期刊摘选
- Does your father think a war is imminent?
- 你父亲是不是认为战争快要爆发了?
辞典例句
- Black clouds, thunder and lightning show that a storm is imminent.
- 乌云 、 雷、电表明一场风暴已迫在眉睫.
《用法词典》
- Can they save Bangkok from the imminent nuclear threat?
- 他们又能拯救曼谷于一场大灾难 吗 ?
期刊摘选
- For these reasons, a systematic, standardized, and automated office management systems to achieve business imminent.
- 基于以上原因, 一个系统化 、 规范化 、 自动化的企业办公管理系统的实现迫在眉捷.
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