To raise money for a forthcoming local sports event.
出自-2013年12月听力原文
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
ADJ
即将来临的;即将发生的
A forthcoming event is planned to happen soon.
例句
...his opponents in the forthcoming elections.他在即将来临的选举中的对手们
ADJ
会发生的;现成的;可得到的
If something that you want, need, or expect is forthcoming, it is given to you or it happens.
例句
They promised that the money would be forthcoming...他们承诺钱会到位。We must first see some real evidence. So far it has not been forthcoming...我们必须先看到一些实证，而到目前为止并没有看到。
ADJ-GRADED
乐于提供信息的;愿意提供帮助的
If you say that someone is forthcoming, you mean that they willingly give information when you ask them.
英汉词典释义
adj.
即将到来的
He gave me a list of their forthcoming books.他给了我一张他们即将出版图书的目录。
现成的, 唾手可得的
The funds are not forthcoming.资金尚未就绪。
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. at ease in talking to others
2. of the relatively near future;
"the approaching election""this coming Thursday""the forthcoming holidays""the upcoming spring fashions"