forthcoming

[.fɔ:θ'kʌmiŋ]

adj.即将到来的, 现成的, 乐意帮助的

例句与用法：

The forthcoming talks hold out the hope of real arms reductions.

即将举行的会谈给实现真正的裁军带来了希望。

The forthcoming elections.

即将到来的选举

详细释义：

a.

1. 即将到来的[B]

the forthcoming presidential election

即将到来的总统选举

2. 现有的, 随时可得的[F]

When she was asked why she was late, no answer was forthcoming.

当问她为什么迟到时, 她没有给予回答。

3. 【口】乐意帮助的[F]

The girl at the reception desk was not very forthcoming.

接待处的那位小姐服务不太热心。