Offing
EN→ZH
What Does Offing Mean?
- 近海
- 远处
- 海面上的远方
- 海域
Offing Pronunciation
/ˈɔːfɪŋ/
Offing Definition
noun
Definition
the distant part of the sea seen from the shore; the part of the sea that is not close to the land.
In ZH
从岸边看到的远处海域；不靠近陆地的海洋部分。
How to Use Offing in a Sentence
- The ship disappeared into the offing.
- You could see fishing boats bobbing in the offing.
- The sailors watched the storm brewing in the offing.
- In the offing, a fleet of ships was approaching the harbor.
- As the evening progressed, the offing grew dark and ominous.
Cultural Notes
The term is often used in maritime contexts to refer to areas of sea that are not immediately visible due to distance.