offing
n
(idm 习语) in the offing (infml 口) likely to appear or happen soon; not far away 即将来临; 将发生; 不远
The smell of cooking told them there was a meal in the offing. 他们闻到做菜的味儿, 知道眼看要吃饭了.
🗣️ 情景例句
I was quite surprised when I read in your letter that you had decided not to finish your studies at the university.
当我在你的信中看到你已决定终止大学学业时感到很是惊讶。
Today is May 21st.
今天是五月二十一号。
The number of wagging dances per minute told the exact distance to the feeding place.