imminent /ˈɪmənənt/ adjective Learner's definition of IMMINENT
[more imminent; most imminent]
: happening very soon即将发生的；临近的 -
We are awaiting their imminent arrival.他们即将到达，我们正在等待。
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Their arrival is imminent.他们即将到达。
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These patients are facing imminent death.这些病人正面临着即将到来的死亡。
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The species is in imminent danger of extinction. [=the species is very close to becoming extinct]这一物种濒临灭绝。
◊ Do not confuse imminent with eminent.
— imminence
/ˈɪmənəns/ noun [noncount]