afoot

音标
英 [əˈfʊt] 美 [əˈfʊt]

词性
形容词、副词

翻译
形容词：正在进行中的，正在酝酿的
副词：在进行中，正在发生

读音
英式发音：/əˈfʊt/
美式发音：/əˈfʊt/

用法说明

形容词用法：表示某件事情正在进行或计划中，多用于正式或文学场合。

副词用法：表示动作或事件正在发生。

通常用于书面语或正式场合，不常用于口语。

例句

There is a conspiracy afoot to overthrow the government.

Several changes are afoot in the company’s management.

Plans are afoot to expand the business overseas.

Something mysterious seems to be afoot in the old mansion.

A great transformation is afoot in the world of technology.

Rumors of a new project are afoot among the staff.

The authorities sensed that trouble was afoot in the city.

Negotiations are afoot to resolve the conflict peacefully.

A major political shift is afoot in the country.

The festival preparations are already afoot in the town square.

短语搭配

plans afoot 进行中的计划

changes afoot 正在发生的变化

movement afoot 正在酝酿的运动

trouble afoot 麻烦正在发生

revolution afoot 革命正在酝酿

如果你需要，我可以帮你把这个词汇用中文例句进行详细解析，更容易理解其用法。

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