impend
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/ɪmˈpɛnd/
🇬🇧
/ɪm'pend/
verb
R
To be very close to happening, often something bad or worrying.
A sense of doom impends as the storm clouds gather ominously overhead.
随着乌云不祥地聚集在头顶，一种厄运即将来临的感觉笼罩着。
R
To be expected to happen soon, suggesting a sense of anticipation or concern.
The announcement of the new policy impends, leaving the employees in a state of nervous anticipation.
新政策的宣布即将到来，让员工们处于紧张的期待状态。
translation
即将发生, 悬而未决
词形变化
Perfect
impended
Progressive
impending
3rd Present
impends
Past
impended