n. 爱国者〔含褒义〕
prep. 在等待…之际;直到…时
a. 未定的,未决的;待定的,待决的
a. 将要发生的,迫近的 ≈ imminent
pending file/tray 待处理文件夹/盘
The pending bills would spend additional money to accelerate this effort. 即将颁布的法案
Sales of the drug have been stopped, pending further research. 这种药已经停售,等待进一步研究。
Many trade disputes are pending, awaiting the outcome of the talks. 许多贸易争端悬而未决,等待会谈结果。
BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/