用作定语
▲～+n.
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。
We're expecting the forthcoming election.我们期待着即将到来的大选。
The forthcoming week will be more busy.下周将更忙。
用作表语
▲S+be+～
The funds are not forthcoming.资金尚未就绪。
When she was asked why she was late, no answer was forthcoming.当问及她为何迟到时,没有得到回答。
The young girl in the inquiry office was very forthcoming.问讯处的那位年轻姑娘非常愿意提供帮助。
▲S+be+～+prep.-phrase
She wasn't very forthcoming about her work; not very forthcoming.她不大愿意谈及她的工作。
