The Open Dictionary

immediate

形容词

UK/ɪˈmiː.di.ət/
US/ɪˈmiː.di.ət/

定义 immediate 形容词

  1. B2

    happening or done without any delay or very shortly after something else

    立即的；立刻的

    • It is essential that we provide an immediate response.

      我们必须立即做出回应。

    • The medication has an immediate effect.

      这种药物有立即的效果。

    • He took immediate action upon receiving the news.

      他收到消息后立即采取行动。

  2. C1

    referring to something or someone that is very close to or directly related to something or someone else

    邻近的；紧接着的；直接的

    • There are hardly any stores in the immediate vicinity.

      附近几乎没有任何商店。

    • The immediate impact of the war was social unrest.

      战争的直接影响是社会动荡。

    • The immediate surroundings of the house are very peaceful.

      房子周围的环境非常宁静。

  3. B2

    referring to the present moment or something that should be done as soon as possible

    当前的；尽快的

    • We don't have any immediate plans at this time.

      我们目前没有任何立即的计划。

    • The public called for his immediate resignation.

      公众呼吁他立即辞职。

    • This issue requires immediate attention.

      这个问题需要立即关注。

片语 immediate 形容词

  • your immediate family

    Refers to the people who are most closely related to you, such as your parents, children, and spouse.

    直系亲属（如父母、子女、配偶等）

    • He was the first person in his immediate family to attend university.

    他是他直系亲属中第一个上大学的人。

  • the immediate future

    The period of time that will occur very soon.

    短期内

    • We need to develop serious plans to reduce carbon emissions in the immediate future.

    我们需要制定严肃的计划，在不久的将来减少碳排放。