on the anvil

短语

在制作中,在讨论中,在编辑中

发音

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释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    In a state of discussion, formation, or preparation; not yet matured.

    习语

    November 1 1711, William King, letter to Jonathan Swift I have several things on the anvil, and near finished, that perhaps might be useful if published

  2. 2.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: being worked by a blacksmith.