
adj.待定的;即將發(fā)生或來(lái)臨的
prep.直到;等待 ... 的時(shí)候;在 ... 期間
The lawsuit was then pending. 那件訟案因而尚未解決。
A climax is pending. 高潮即將來(lái)到。
A decision on this matter is pending. 此事即將作出決定。
用作介詞 (prep.)Series The command has been accepted, but the requested action is on hold, pending receipt of further information. 命令被接受,但是被要求的行動(dòng)被保留,直到收到索取補(bǔ)充材料。
Pending his return, let us get everything ready. 讓我們?cè)谒貋?lái)之前把一切準(zhǔn)備就緒。
Two tax officials were suspended from their post pending investigation into charges of corruption. 那兩個(gè)銳收官被指控腐敗,調(diào)查期間被暫停職。
n.經(jīng)費(fèi)(開銷)
vt.花費(fèi);消耗
v.過度使用;花費(fèi)過多