"in the offing" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 即將發生
• 在不久的將來

Definition

如果某事 'in the offing'，代表很快就會發生或預計即將到來。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這句表達較正式和比喻，多用於好事或中性事情。通常不描述災難或負面事件，表達預期但未確認。

Examples

A big change is in the offing at our company.

我們公司**in the offing**即將有重大變化。

There are rumors that a new product is in the offing.

有傳言說新產品**in the offing**。

A promotion could be in the offing for you.

你有可能升職，**in the offing**。

With all these meetings, I think a big announcement is in the offing.

這麼多會議，看來有重大消息**in the offing**。

A holiday isn’t in the offing right now, but hopefully soon.

目前假期還不是**in the offing**，但希望很快會有。

Don’t be surprised if you hear from them soon — a call is probably in the offing.

別驚訝他們很快會聯繫你，電話很可能**in the offing**。