新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

immediately

英  [ɪˈmiːdiətli]
    

[ADV]

    ADV. 副词
  • 1立即地

    If something happens immediately, it happens without any delay.

    双语例句

    例:

    He immediately flung himself to the floor.

    他立即扑倒在地。

    2即刻地

    If something is immediately obvious, it can be seen or understood without any delay.

    近义词

    instantly

    双语例句

    例:

    The cause of the accident was not immediately apparent.

    这次事故的起因并非即刻可明。

    3直接地

    Immediately is used to indicate that someone or something is closely and directly involved in a situation.

    双语例句

    例:

    The man immediately responsible for this misery is the province's governor.

    对这次惨剧负直接责任的人是该省省长。

    4紧接地

    Immediately is used to emphasize that something comes next, or is next to something else.

    近义词

    directly

    双语例句

    例:

    They wish to begin immediately after dinner.

    他们希望晚饭后马上开始。