imminent
의미: About to happen very soon, typically used for events that are expected within hours or days rather than weeks or months.
Imminent carries a sense of urgency and nearness in time. It is frequently used in news reporting, weather warnings, and political commentary. Common collocations include 'imminent danger,' 'imminent threat,' and 'imminent departure.' Often confused with 'eminent' (distinguished) and 'immanent' (inherent), though the meanings are entirely different.
예문
- The government warned that a further rise in interest rates was imminent. 政府警告称,利率进一步上调迫在眉睫。El gobierno advirtió de que era inminente una nueva subida de los tipos de interés.政府はさらなる金利引き上げが差し迫っていると警告した。정부는 추가 금리 인상이 임박했다고 경고했다.
- With the threat of flooding imminent, residents were urged to evacuate low-lying areas. 洪水威胁迫在眉睫,居民被敦促撤离低洼地区。Con la amenaza de inundaciones inminente, se instó a los residentes a evacuar las zonas bajas.洪水の脅威が迫る中、住民は低地からの避難を求められた。홍수 위협이 임박한 가운데, 주민들은 저지대에서 대피할 것을 촉구받았다.
- Sources close to the minister suggested her resignation was imminent. 接近该部长的消息人士暗示,她的辞职即将发生。Fuentes cercanas a la ministra sugirieron que su dimisión era inminente.大臣に近い情報筋は、彼女の辞任が間近であると示唆した。장관에 가까운 소식통은 그녀의 사임이 임박했다고 시사했다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: journalism, professional, academic
어조: urgent
기원과 역사
From Latin imminēns, present participle of imminēre (to overhang, threaten), from in- (upon) and minēre (to project). Entered English in the early 16th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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