Arriving
“Arriving” 表示到达这一动作正在进行,或描述即将到达的状态,如 arriving passengers(即将到港的乘客)、the train is arriving。
- “We watched the arriving flights on the airport screen.” (我们在机场屏幕上看即将抵达的航班。)
- “She sent a message while arriving at the hotel.” (她到达酒店时发了一条消息。)
- “Arriving early gives you time to prepare.” (提前到达能让你有时间准备。)
“Arriving” 来自 “arrive”,源于古法语 “ariver”(靠岸),与 river(河流、岸)在概念上相关,本义是“抵达岸边”。
“ar-” 可理解为加强或朝向,“-ive/-ing” 表示动作进行;现代学习者可直接把 arrive 视为整体词干。
在机场、车站和物流场景中,“arriving” 是高频词,例如 arriving soon、now arriving at platform 2。
- 固定搭配: “arriving soon” (即将到达), “newly arriving” (新到的)
- 原形: arrive
- 名词: arrival
“arrive + ing”:还在路上但马上就到,所以是 arriving。
“The host greeted every arriving guest with a warm cup of tea.” (主人为每一位刚到场的客人递上一杯热茶。)