afoot

• 形容某事正在发生、进行中或正在策划中，常指秘密或活跃地进行。

Describes something that is happening or being planned, often in a secret or active manner.

1. Traveling by footB2formal

   Moving or traveling by walking, not using any vehicle.

   步行

   • The journey was made entirely afoot through the countryside.
   • They set out afoot early in the morning.
   • The explorers traveled afoot across the rugged terrain.

   同义词pedestrianwalking

   反义词motorizedvehicular

2. Currently in progressB2informal

   Happening or being planned, often secretly or actively underway.

   正在进行中

   • There are rumors afoot about a company merger.
   • Plans are afoot to renovate the old library.
   • Something suspicious is afoot in the office.

   同义词astirbrewinghappeningongoingunderway

   反义词completedconcludedendedfinishedterminated

3. On foot; walkingB2formal

   In the process of walking; not using transportation.

   步行

   • The scouts moved afoot through the forest.
   • She prefers to travel afoot in the city center.
   • The entire group was afoot for the charity walk.

   同义词ambulanthikingpedestrianwalking

• 副词，表示某事正在进行、正在发生或正在准备中，常用于描述事件、计划或行动。也可表示“步行地”，但此用法较少见。

An adverb meaning "in progress" or "happening," often used to describe events, plans, or activities that are currently underway or being prepared. It can also mean "on foot" in a literal sense, though this usage is less common.

1. In progress or happeningB2informal

   Currently being planned or taking place, often secretly or actively.

   正在进行中

   • There are rumors afoot about a company merger.
   • Something suspicious is afoot in the office.
   • Plans are afoot to renovate the old library.

   同义词astirbrewinghappeningongoingstirringunderway

2. On footB2formal

   Traveling by walking rather than by vehicle.

   步行

   • The travelers journeyed afoot through the countryside.
   • They arrived afoot, having walked from the station.
   • The scouts moved afoot to avoid detection.

   同义词walking