offing
/ˈɒfɪŋ/noun
- the more distant part of the sea in view（在视线范围之内的）远处海面。
短语
in the offing
- likely to happen or appear soon很可能即将发生（或出现）的：
there are several initiatives in the offing.
有好几个倡议即将出台。
词源
early 17th cent.: perhaps from OFF + -ING1.
| 单词 | offing |
| 释义 | offing/ˈɒfɪŋ/noun
短语 in the offing
词源 early 17th cent.: perhaps from OFF + -ING1. |
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