instant
['ɪn.stənt] adjective
IMPROVER
■happening immediately, without any delay 立即的，立刻的•This type of account offers you instant access to your money.这种帐户允许随时支取存款。 •Contrary to expectations, the film was an instant success.与预期相反，这部电影一上映即获得成功。 ■Instant food or drink is dried, usually in the form of a powder, and can be prepared very quickly by adding hot water （食品或饮品）速食的，方便的，即溶的•instant coffee/soup即溶咖啡／速食汤
['ɪn.stənt] noun only singular
■an extremely short period of time; a moment 瞬息，顷刻•In an instant her mood had changed.顷刻间她的情绪就变了。 •The startled boy froze for an instant, then fled.那个受惊的男孩愣了片刻，然后就逃跑了。 •"Stop that noise this instant (= now) !"“马上把那噪音停下来！” •I'll call you the instant (= as soon as) I get home.我一到家就给你打电话。 |