| 词汇 | now |
| 释义 | NOW at once immediately; at this very moment.John, come here at once!Bring me my coffee at once!Shall I do it at once or wait until morning? at present now; at this point in time.We are not able to do any more at present.We may be able to lend you money next week, but not at present. at the present time and at this point (in time) now; at present. (Used often as a wordy replacement for now.)We don't know the location of the stolen car at the present time.The tomatoes are doing nicely at the present time.At this point in time, we feel very sad about his death.Yes, it's sad, but there is nothing we can do at this point. at this juncture at this point; at this pause.There is little more that I can say at this juncture.We can, if you wish, at this juncture, request a change in venue. at this stage of the game and at this stage at the current point in some event; currently. (The first phrase is informal.)We'll have to wait and see. There isn't much we can do at this stage of the game.At this stage, we are better off not calling the doctor. in this day and age presently; currently; nowadays. (Folksy. Fixed order.)You don't expect people to be polite in this day and age.Young folks don't take care of their parents in this day and age. no sooner said than done done quickly and obediently. (Informal.)When Sally asked for someone to open the window, it was no sooner said than done.As Jane opened the window, she said, "No sooner said than done." on top of something up-to-date on something; knowing about the current state of something. (Informal.)Ask Mary. She's on top of this issue.This issue is constantly changing. She has to pay attention to it to stay on top of things. out of hand immediately and without consulting anyone; without delay.I can't answer that out of hand. I'll check with the manager and call you back.The offer was so good that I accepted it out of hand. right away immediately.Please do it right away!III be there right away. I'm leaving this instant. right off the bat immediately; first thing. (Informal.)When he was learning to ride a bicycle, he fell on his head right off the bat.The new manager demanded new office furniture right off the bat. the here and now the present, as opposed to the past or the future.I don't care what's happening tomorrow or next week! I care about the here and now.The past is dead. Let's worry about the here and now. to date up to the present time.How much have you accomplished to date?I've done everything I'm supposed to have done to date. up-to-date modern; contemporary; up to the current standards of fashion.I'd like to see a more up-to-date report on Mr. Smith.This is not an up-to-date record of the construction project.I'm having my living room redecorated to bring it up-to-date.I don't care if my rooms are up-to-date. I just want them to be comfortable. without further ado without further talk. (An overworked phrase usually heard in public announcements.)And without further ado, I would like to introduce Mr. Bill Franklin!The time has come to leave, so without further ado, good evening and good-bye. now 1. adjective fashionable, in style, current US, 1955 2. adverb soon; in time; in a vaguely specified time. A stereotypical example of 'Wenglish' (a blending of English and Welsh typical of the valleys of southeast Wales) UK: WALES, 1985
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