afoot
[əˈfʊt]
adj.& adv.
徒步的（地）;
正在进行的（地）;
活动着的（地）;
不对劲的（地）;
例句:
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There is a scheme afoot to improve recreational facilities in the area.
有一项改善本地区娱乐设施的计划正在进行.
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The lama and Mahbub Ali, both afoot, walking cautiously.
来自R. Kipling
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Everybody knew that something awful was afoot.
大家都知道可怕的事近在眼前。
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There are plans afoot to increase taxation.
正在拟订增税方案。
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Sam knows what's afoot, by God he knows it.
来自THETIMES
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Seismic movements are afoot in education.
来自THETIMES