"immediate" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 立即的
• 紧急的

Definition

指立刻发生或没有延迟的事。也可以表示在时间、空间或关系上非常接近。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词在正式和日常英语里都很常见。常见搭配有 'immediate response'、'immediate danger' 和 'immediate family'。不要和 'instant' 混淆：'instant' 常强调事情立刻、几乎自动发生，而 'immediate' 更强调没有延迟，或关系上很近。

Examples

The doctor gave him immediate help.

医生给了他**立即的**帮助。

This problem needs immediate attention.

这个问题需要**立即**关注。

Our school is in the immediate area.

我们学校就在**附近**区域。

I need an immediate answer—this can't wait until tomorrow.

我需要一个**立即的**答复——这不能等到明天。

Her immediate family came to the wedding, but her cousins couldn't make it.

她的**直系**家人来参加了婚礼，但她的表亲们没能来。

There was no immediate reaction, so we thought the news hadn't sunk in yet.

没有**立即的**反应，所以我们觉得大家还没有真正理解这条消息。