forthcoming

【发音】

美 /,fɔrθ'kʌmɪŋ/ 英 /ˌfɔːθ'kʌmɪŋ/

【翻译】

1. adj. 即将到来的； 可得到的； 乐于提供消息的

   英释:a forthcoming event, meeting etc is one that has been planned to happen soon

【记忆】

forth(往前) ＋ coming(就要来的) → 即将到来的

【例句】

1. the forthcoming elections

   即将到来的选举

2. Keep an eye on the noticeboards for forthcoming events .

   请注意布告牌上的活动预告。

【真题例句】

1. (2015.12 • CET6 • 第二套 • 阅读理解)...will argue in a forthcoming book that college administrations are overly concerned with the social and athletic activities of their students...

【同、近义词】

1. adj.即将来临的

   upcoming/imminent/

2. n.来临

   oncoming/