pending
adj[pred 作表語]
(fml 文)
(a) waiting to be decided or settled 待決; 未決
The lawsuit was then pending. 那件訟案因而尚未解決.
(b) about to happen; imminent 即將發生; 逼近
A decision on this matter is pending. 此事即將作出決定. pending, prep (fml 文)
(a) while waiting for (sth); until 在等待(某事物)之際; 直至
She was held in custody pending trial. 她被拘留候審.
(b) during (sth) 在(某事)期間
pending the negotiations 談判期間.