moment
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT You can refer to a very short period of time, for example a few seconds, as a moment or moments. 瞬間
In a moment he was gone. 不一會兒他就不見了。
In moments, I was asleep once more. 很快,我又睡著了。
2. N-COUNT A particular moment is the point in time at which something happens. 時刻
At this moment a car stopped at the house. 就在此時,一輛汽車停在那座房子前。
3. PHRASE If you say that something will or may happen at any moment or any moment now, you are emphasizing that it is likely to happen very soon. 隨時[強調]
He'll be here to see you any moment now. 他隨時會來這裡看你。
4. PHRASE You use expressions such as at the moment, at this moment, and at the present moment to indicate that a particular situation exists at the time when you are speaking. 此刻
At the moment, no one is talking to me. 此刻沒人和我說話。
He's touring South America at this moment in time. 他此刻正在周遊南美。
5. PHRASE You use for the moment to indicate that something is true now, even if it will not be true in the future. 至少目前
For the moment, a potential crisis appears to have been averted. 至少目前,一個潛在的危機好像已被避免了。
6. PHRASE If you say that someone or something has their moments, you are indicating that there are times when they are successful or interesting, but that this does not happen very often. 有成功或吸引人的時刻
The film has its moments. 這部電影有它走紅的時候。
7. PHRASE If someone does something at the last moment, they do it at the latest time possible. 最後一刻
They changed their minds at the last moment and refused to go. 他們在最後一刻改變了主意,拒絕前往。
8. PHRASE You use the expression the next moment, or expressions such as "one moment he was there, the next he was gone," to emphasize that something happens suddenly, especially when it is very different from what was happening before. 緊接著[強調]
He is unpredictable, weeping one moment, laughing the next. 他令人難以捉摸,一會兒哭,一會兒笑。
9. PHRASE You use of the moment to describe someone or something that is or was especially popular at a particular time, especially when you want to suggest that their popularity is unlikely to last long or did not last long. 儅前紅極一時的 (尤指這種受歡迎的情況不會持續很久)
He's the man of the moment, isn't he?
他是儅前的紅人,對吧?
10. PHRASE If you say that something happens the moment something else happens, you are emphasizing that it happens immediately after the other thing. 一…就[強調]
The moment I closed my eyes, I fell asleep. 我一閉上眼睛就睡著了。
11. spur of the moment→see spur
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moment /ˈməʊmənt/ (moments)
剑桥词典
- The falcon seemed to hang in the air for a moment before diving onto its prey .
- If you'd like to take a seat , Mr Chang will be with you in a moment.
- Could you mind my bag for a moment while I go to the toilet ?
- He paused and thought for a moment.
- Could you check this letter for me before I post it - it will only take a moment.
- Is Michelle all right ? She doesn't seem quite herself at the moment.
- She's on the phone to him at this very moment actually .
- In an indiscreet moment, the president let his genuine opinions be known .
- I'm sorry , you've called at rather an awkward moment.
- Would this be a good moment to bring up the subject of money ?
moment noun (SHORT TIME)
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 ]a very short period of time
片刻,瞬間,刹那
Can you wait a moment? 你能等一下嗎?
I'll be ready in just a moment. 我一會兒就準備好。
A car drew up outside and a few moments later the doorbell rang . 一輛車在門外停了下來,過了一會兒門鈴就響了。
I'm expecting her to come at any moment (= very soon ). 我預計她隨時會來。
Have you got a moment (= are you busy or do you have time to speak to me)? 你有空嗎?
例句
moment noun (OCCASION)
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 ]a particular time or occasion
時刻,時候;時機
When would be the best moment to tell the family ? 什麽時候告訴家裡人最好?
Don't leave it to/till the last moment (= the latest time possible ). 不要拖到最後一刻。
If you want a private conversation with her you'll have to choose your moment (= find a suitable time ). 如果你想私下和她談談,必須選好時機。
The moment (that) (= as soon as) I get the money I'll send the ticket . 我一收到錢就會把票寄出。
at the moment
now
此刻,目前
Sorry, she's not here at the moment. 對不起,她現在不在這兒。
for the moment
If you do something for the moment, you are doing it now, but might do something different in the future .
暫時;目前
Let's keep doing what we agreed for the moment. 我們暫時還是繼續按照雙方原來議定的去做吧。
at this moment in time formal
now
此時此刻
I can give no information at this precise moment in time . 我現在不能提供任何信息。
例句
moment noun (IMPORTANCE)
of (great) moment formalvery important
重大的,極重要的
a decision of great moment 重大的決定
也見
momentous
習語
be having a momenthave your/its moments
the moment of truth
a moment of weakness
not a moment too soon
not for a moment
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