| 词汇 | just a minute/moment/second |
| 释义 | just a minute1. A short amount of time. Though the actual amount of time can vary, the phrase usually refers to a few minutes. Sir, your order will be ready in just a minute. When we get home, I'll need just a minute to change, and then we can go right back out. 2. interjection A request for someone to wait a short amount of time. Just a minute! I'll open the door as soon as I get dressed. OK, I just need to print out your receipt. Just a minute, please. just a moment1. A short amount of time. Though the actual amount of time can vary, the phrase usually refers to a few minutes. Sir, your order will be ready in just a moment. When we get home, I'll need just a moment to change, and then we can go right back out. 2. interjection A request for someone to wait a short amount of time. Just a moment! I'll open the door as soon as I get dressed. OK, I just need to print out your receipt. Just a moment, please. just a second1. Wait for a short period of time. Just a second, darling, I'm almost finished. 2. Only a very brief amount of time. The doctor will be with you in just a second. just a minuteonly a short time; [wait] a short period of time. I'm almost done. I'll be there in just a minute! Could I have just a minute of your time? just a minuteAlso, just a moment. 1. Wait a little bit. This expression is used before explaining oneself, as in Just a minute, I didn't mean that he was wrong, or to stop someone from something, as in Just a moment, I was here first. Also see hold everything. 2. Only a very short time, as in I'll be with you in just a minute. just a ˈminute/ˈmoment/ˈsecond(informal) used to ask somebody to wait for a short time: ‘Is Mr Burns available?’ ‘Just a second, please, I’ll check.’ |
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