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Looming Meaning in English

word · lemma: loom

ˈɫumɪŋ
LOO-ming
lˈuːmɪŋ
LOO-ming

释义

Describes something bad, worrying, or important that is about to happen soon and feels close or threatening.

用法与细微差别

Mostly used for threats, deadlines, disasters, or worries that 'hang over' a situation. Common with 'danger', 'deadline', 'crisis', 'storm'. Not for positive events. Used in both formal and informal language but mostly for serious contexts.

例句

There is a looming storm on the horizon.

basic

I am worried about the looming deadline at work.

basic

The company is facing looming financial problems.

basic

With exams looming, I need to start studying now.

natural

There's a sense of crisis looming over the entire city.

natural

Rumors of layoffs are looming at the office.

natural