| 释义 |
in·com·ing
I. \ˈinˌkəmiŋ, -mēŋ\ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from in- + coming (after comen in to come in)
1. : the act of coming in : arrival
< all these incomings and outgoings disturbed our daily routine >
2. : money or other gains received : revenue, income — usually used in plural
II. adjective
Etymology: in (II) + coming (after come in, v.)
: coming in: as
a. : taking or coming to occupy a place, position, or status formerly held by another
< his incoming tenant >
< see what the incoming Congress will do >
b. : arriving at a usual, proper, or normal destination
< incoming waves >
: accruing
< incoming orders >
c. : starting, beginning, entering
< high hopes for the incoming year >
< all incoming freshmen > |