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单词 offing
释义 offing
 /aw"fing, of"ing/,  n.  
  1. the more distant part of the sea seen from the shore, beyond the anchoring ground.
  2. a position at a distance from shore.
  3. in the offing,
   a. at a distance but within sight.
   b. in the projected future; likely to happen: A wedding is in the offing.
 [1620-30; OFF + -ING1]
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