afoot
adj[pred 作表语]
being prepared or progressing 在准备中; 在进行中
There's mischief afoot, ie being planned. 有人准备捣鬼.
There's a scheme afoot to put a motorway through the park. 现在正酝酿著一个计划, 要修一条穿过公园的高速公路.
🗣️ 情景例句
Can you tell me how to get to the railroad station?
你能告诉我怎样去火车站吗?
The frog is frightened at the sight of a snake.
那只青蛙因为看到了蛇而战抖。
The pictures it sent us were very disappointing because its main mirror was faulty!