looming
US /ˈluː.mɪŋ/
UK /ˈluː.mɪŋ/
形容詞
1.
迫りくる, ぼんやり現れる
appearing as a shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening; about to happen soon and causing worry
例:
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The looming deadline is making everyone nervous.
迫りくる締め切りに誰もが神経質になっている。
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We could see the looming shape of the mountain through the fog.
霧の中にぼんやりと現れた山の形が見えた。
動詞
1.
ぼんやり現れる, 立ち込める
present participle of loom: to appear as a large, often frightening or unclear shape or object
例:
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Dark clouds were looming on the horizon.
地平線に暗雲が立ち込めていた。
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The threat of war was looming over the region.
戦争の脅威がその地域に漂っていた。
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