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
Don't you, Audrey?
喜欢吗, Audrey?
What a disappointment.
真是失望透顶。
I felt sure I would never be able to close the case again.