(usually with reference to sth unpleasant) probably about to happen soon
"retribution is at hand"
"some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"
"in imminent danger"
"his impending retirement"
The prospect of action, for a few days imminent, now postponed.
出自: E. Waugh
He wondered what Meyer had meant by danger. Was it imminent or to come later?
出自: B. Bainbridge
He displayed no signs of imminent departure.
出自: C. Phillips