offing

名词

1. 1

   在望、即将发生多用于 in the offing

   A major reorganization seems to be in the offing at our company.

   我们公司似乎即将进行大规模重组。

2. 2

   远海、远处海面正式

   Several fishing boats appeared in the offing just before dawn.

   天亮前，远处海面上出现了几艘渔船。