adj.待定的;即将发生或来临的
prep.直到;等待 ... 的时候;在 ... 期间
The lawsuit was then pending. 那件讼案因而尚未解决。
A climax is pending. 高潮即将来到。
A decision on this matter is pending. 此事即将作出决定。
用作介词 (prep.)Series The command has been accepted, but the requested action is on hold, pending receipt of further information. 命令被接受,但是被要求的行动被保留,直到收到索取补充材料。
Pending his return, let us get everything ready. 让我们在他回来之前把一切准备就绪。
Two tax officials were suspended from their post pending investigation into charges of corruption. 那两个锐收官被指控腐败,调查期间被暂停职。
n.经费(开销)
vt.花费;消耗
v.过度使用;花费过多