pending

CET-6 FREQ #9601 ★★☆☆☆

a. 未决定的, 待决的, 行将发生的, 向外伸出的 prep. 在等待...之际, 直到...时为止, 在...期间, 在...过程中

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US /ˈpɛndɪŋ/
US /ˈpɛndɪŋ/

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    present participle and gerund of pend

adj.
  1. 1.

    Awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation.

  2. 2.

    Begun but not completed.

  3. 3.

    About to happen; imminent or impending.

prep.
  1. 1.

    While waiting for something; until.

    Pending the outcome of the investigation, the police officer is suspended from duty.

  2. 2.

    During.

    Pending the investigation, the police officer is suspended from duty.

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