Looming

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Loom

(n.) The indistinct and magnified appearance of objects seen in particular states of the atmosphere. See Mirage.

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• So that the progress of future inventions depends on the outcome of the great economic, industrial, and social battles which are now looming on the pathway of the future. 威廉·亨利·杜利特. 世纪发明.
• And Mr. Smallweed says it not without evident apprehensions of his dear friend, who still stands over him looming larger than ever. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
• Ursula was dim and veiled, looming over him. 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.
• In modern times the art of building has had such an upward trend that edifices looming far into the air, hotels, stores, apartment houses, office buildings, etc. 佚名. 神奇的知识之书.
• At dusk we saw Dr. Grimesby Roylott drive past, his huge form looming up beside the little figure of the lad who drove him. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯历险记.
• It's kingdom come, gentlemen, said the captain, with a grim smile, as he looked at that sky-piercing peak looming hugely in the vague light. 弗格斯·休姆. 奇幻岛.
• Margaret's heart ached at his restlessness--his trying to stifle and strangle the hideous fear that was looming out of the dark places of his heart. 伊丽莎白·盖斯凯尔. 南方与北方.

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