2009년 10월 2일 금요일

Dic: forthcoming (some of its meanings)

  • They promised that the money would be forthcoming.
  • We must first see some real evidence. So far it has not been forthcoming.
  • Federal funds were not forthcoming.
  1. ADJ : v-link ADJ | If something that you want, need, or expect is forthcoming, it is given to you or it happens.[FORMAL]
  2. Available when required or as promised.
CF.
  • She’s never very forthcoming about her plans.
  1. ADJ : usu v-link ADJ | If you say that someone is forthcoming, you mean that they willingly give information when you ask them.
  2. Candid and willing to cooperate.
.... Cobuild, The American Heritage,


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