Pending
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[编辑] 解释
[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj. 即将发生的; 未决的
- ［英］ adj. 即将发生的 ( imminent, impending) ; 未决的 ( not yet decided)
- ［记］ pend ( 挂) ＋ing -> 挂着的状态 -> 未决的
- ［例］ a pending lawsuit ( 待决案件) / a pending exam
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
I. preposition
- Etymology: French pendant, from present participle of pendre
- Date: 1642
- 1. during
- 2. while awaiting <pending approval>
II. adjective
- Date: 1797
- 1. not yet decided ; being in continuance <the case is still pending>
- 2. imminent, impending
