loom
英 /luːm/ 美 /luːm/
- v. 赫然耸现；隐约出现Appear as a large, often threatening or unclear shape.
- v. 逼近；即将发生Seem likely to happen soon, causing worry.
- n. 织布机A machine or frame used to weave cloth.
A huge ship loomed out of the morning fog.
一艘巨轮从晨雾中隐约显现。
As water shortages loom, governments must invest in efficient irrigation and encourage households to reduce unnecessary consumption.
随着缺水危机逼近，政府必须投资高效灌溉，并鼓励家庭减少不必要的用水。
搭配
loom over 赫然耸立于……之上loom large 显得突出而令人担忧weaving loom 织布机
辨析提示
动词常带压迫或担忧感；loom large指问题突出。
词族
looming (adj.)
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