adj.正在进行，计划中，进行中
adv.步行，活动中

The rumors of a merger are already afoot.
合并的谣言已经开始流传。
A new project is afoot in the company.
公司里正进行着一个新项目。
There's a conspiracy afoot to overthrow the government.
一场颠覆政府的阴谋正在酝酿中。
Plans for the expansion of the factory are afoot.
扩建工厂的计划正在筹备中。
Rumors of a price hike are afoot, causing consumer anxiety.
有关价格上涨的传言四起，引发了消费者的忧虑。
Afoot, the snow crunches under my boots.
走在雪地上，靴子下发出咯吱咯吱的声音。
The police suspect that a theft was afoot when they found broken windows.
警方发现窗户破损时，怀疑有盗窃行为正在进行。
A new policy regarding waste management is afoot, aiming at a greener city.
一项关于废物管理的新政策正在酝酿，旨在打造一个更绿色的城市。
An investigation into the financial scandal is afoot, involving several high-profile executives.
对这场金融丑闻的调查已经展开，涉及多名高层管理人员。
The annual charity run is afoot, encouraging people to participate and raise funds.
年度慈善跑步活动正在进行，鼓励人们参与并筹集资金。