adj.& adv.徒步的(地),正在进行的(地),活动着的(地),不对劲的(地)
There are plans afoot to increase taxation.
正在拟订增税方案。
Everybody knew that something awful was afoot.
大家都知道可怕的事近在眼前。
There is a scheme afoot to improve recreational facilities in the area.
有一项改善本地区娱乐设施的计划正在进行.