adj.徒步的；在准备中的；在进行中
adv.徒步地；在准备中地；在进行中
Maybe something deeper is now afoot too. 也许还有其他事情也正在酝酿之中。
There are plans afoot to build a new library. 关于建设一座新的图书馆的计划，正在准备中。
Preparition for dinner is getting afoot in the kitchen. 厨房正在准备晚餐。
If there is any mischief afoot, he is sure to be in at it. 要有什么调皮捣蛋的事，肯定有他的份。
用作副词 (adv.)He likes to travel afoot. 他喜欢徒步旅行。
