"imminent" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 即将发生的
• 迫在眉睫的

Definition

某事如果是即将发生的，表示很快就会发生，通常是不好的或重要的事情。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Imminent”偏正式，用于即将发生的事件或状态，例如“imminent danger”、“imminent arrival”。不是指正在进行的事，而是马上要发生。别和“eminent”(杰出)混淆。

Examples

There is imminent danger from the storm.

暴风雨带来了**即将发生的**危险。

The patient's collapse is imminent if she is not treated.

如果不治疗，病人的晕倒是**即将发生的**。

The company warned of an imminent announcement.

公司警告有**即将发生的**公告。

With those dark clouds, rain seems imminent.

乌云密布，看起来下雨**迫在眉睫**。

Rumors about his resignation are imminent, according to the press.

据媒体报道，关于他辞职的传闻**即将传出**。

Don't worry—despite what everyone says, disaster isn't imminent.

别担心——尽管大家都这样说，灾难还不是**迫在眉睫**。