afoot
US /əˈfʊt/
UK /əˈfʊt/
副詞
正在發生, 在進行中, 在醞釀中
in preparation or progress; happening or beginning to happen
範例:
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There are rumors that a major change is afoot in the company.
有傳言說公司正在醞釀重大變革。
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Something strange is afoot.
有奇怪的事情正在發生。
形容詞
徒步的, 步行的
traveling by foot; walking
範例:
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The explorers were afoot before dawn.
探險家們在黎明前就已徒步出發。
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He was afoot for hours, searching for his lost dog.
他徒步數小時，尋找他走失的狗。