| 单词 | instant |
| 释义 | instant (ɪnstənt ) Word forms: instants 1. countable noun [usually singular] An instant is an extremely short period of time. For an instant, Catherine was tempted to flee. The pain disappeared in an instant. Synonyms: moment, second, minute, shake [informal] 2. singular noun [usu at/in N] If you say that something happens at a particular instant, you mean that it happens at exactly the time you have been referring to, and you are usually suggesting that it happens quickly or immediately. At that instant the museum was plunged into total darkness. In the same instant he flung open the car door. Synonyms: time, point, hour, moment 3. the instant phrase To do something the instant something else happens means to do it immediately. [emphasis] I had bolted the door the instant I had seen the bat. 4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 You use instant to describe something that happens immediately. Mr Porter's book was an instant hit. He had taken an instant dislike to Mortlake. Synonyms: immediate, prompt, instantaneous, direct instantly adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] B2 The man was killed instantly. The songs are instantly recognisable. Synonyms: immediately, at once, straight away, now 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Instant food is food that you can prepare very quickly, for example by just adding water. ...instant coffee. Collocations: instant boost At least the snaps will give an instant boost to the singer's newly single status. The Sun This makes the wrong foods seem really appealing because they are usually fast to prepare and give us an instant boost. The Sun It's packed with pigment to give red or auburn tones an instant boost. The Sun While you're at it, why not improve your chances of giving your savings an instant boost by entering our great new competition. Times, Sunday Times Start with an immediate cut in corporate taxes to 10%, giving an instant boost to business confidence and investment. Times, Sunday Times They swooped after highprofile campaigns offering instant cash for gold jewellery as the price of the precious metal soars. The Sun If they need instant cash, that can be taken care of too. The Sun And they have pledged an instant cash injection to speed up the deal. The Sun Clients needing instant cash were being offered loans of up to 100 per cent of the frozen funds at 'competitive' interest rates. Times, Sunday Times This would not attract desperate people who might otherwise rush to donate for a large sum of instant cash. Times, Sunday Times Teamed with the kit's special cleanser and moisturiser, you'll get an instant glow. The Sun The instant glow means you can get even coverage, and it dries immediately. Times, Sunday Times It gives an instant glow. Times, Sunday Times For 29.50, it gives an instant glow. The Sun Designed for 40-plus skin, it gives an instant glow and conceals bags and spots, but will do all the work of an expensive moisturiser, stimulating collagen production over time. Times, Sunday Times Famous people got caught up in the rush to instant judgment or exoneration. Times, Sunday Times Like it or not, employers make an instant judgment based on appearance. Times, Sunday Times You are informed by what you observe and see, rather than by some instant judgment. Times, Sunday Times The scrutiny, demands and angry, instant judgment of fans/owners/ media do not seem to decrease while the money and the stakes go up. Times, Sunday Times Books are subjected to a brief glance and instant judgment before they join the 'out' pile. Times, Sunday Times Millions instead opt for quick-fix suppers such as burger and chips, pizza, beans on toast, instant noodles, toasties and fishfinger sandwiches. The Sun Secretaries will live in tiny apartments on instant noodles to save for their 1,000 bag. Times, Sunday Times The food giant says it will destroy 32million of its popular instant noodles after a ban was imposed. The Sun She also ended up lunching on the cheapest instant noodles she could find and was shocked when she realised she couldn't afford car repairs on this income. The Sun As the authors point out, instant noodles are twice the price of rice. The Times Literary Supplement Not a prescription for instant popularity in large parts of the country. Times,Sunday Times However, the cold nights, the distance from the action because of the athletics track and, most crucially that hill, gave it an instant popularity issue. Times, Sunday Times It was the almost instant popularity of this famous strip that directly brought national syndication into being. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After its introduction, the product gained almost instant popularity and the market began to grow at a fast rate. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The software gained instant popularity shortly after its release due to its easy accessibility to music files. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There was instant rapport and the liaison began to develop with a certain degree of openness. Times, Sunday Times When she came to start the podcast she had a fair few friends from the music world to corral, but she's also good at striking up an instant rapport. Times, Sunday Times His clear text presented with delightful humour and simplicity establishes an instant rapport with the readers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Already familiar with one another's work, the duo felt an instant rapport, and planned to work together. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The trainers instruct them in using effective body language and building an instant rapport with strangers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Favourite entries can be bookmarked for instant recall, and each features a colour photograph and short description, linked to a local map. Times, Sunday Times On the other hand, anything that doesn't require instant recall - or takes more than five seconds to remember - will not need to be memorised. Times, Sunday Times I was touched on that occasion by his instant recall of my name, and of our former classes; but this was as nothing compared with a morning in 2002. Times, Sunday Times Viewers were able to make real-time predictions as well as answer trivia and instant recall questions while watching the show. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Earlier tips have had much more of an instant recognition factor, even at a nascent stage of their careers. Times, Sunday Times This wasn't the movies; there was no instant recognition, no immediate connection. Times, Sunday Times There's always instant recognition when the theme tune comes on. The Sun In cinemas everywhere, audiences hooted in instant recognition of his face. Times, Sunday Times His lack of success at school was counterbalanced by instant recognition of his ability as an actor. Times, Sunday Times Cue a great spurt of blood, a moment's pain, then instant relief. The Sun Removing tight-fitting shoes may give some instant relief. The Sun The operation had given him instant relief from the pain. Times, Sunday Times We at the paper have made a very substantial donation to provide instant relief for the destitute. The Sun The fluid can be drawn off — cue instant relief and a magically restored member. The Sun A consultant said an instant response 'would have affected the outcome'. The Sun I e-mailed an agent with our requirements and got an instant response: he assured us that he could meet our demands. Times, Sunday Times Routine inquiries on the police national computer could now be made directly, delivering an almost instant response. Times, Sunday Times My fancy travelled nicely and there was an instant response when asked. The Sun This not only gets an instant response, it encourages further discussion of new and potentially exciting ideas. Times, Sunday Times This should speed things along, but do not expect an instant result. Times, Sunday Times Don't anticipate the outcome, or think that you'll get an instant result. Times, Sunday Times As an instant result of the scandal, major networks edited some of their shows. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 What a salad of confusion, of bungle, of mismanagement, and far worse, would be the instant result. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 More instant results are available through a rather uncomfortable process in which the dentist paints your teeth with a bleaching gel. Times, Sunday Times He did and became an instant sensation, touring the country. Times, Sunday Times One moment he was an instant sensation, the next weeping with a towel over his head. Times, Sunday Times They were an instant sensation. The Sun The book was an instant sensation and sold out its first run in less than a week. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He turned artists into an instant sensation because of his songs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Here's an instant solution: we could just ignore them entirely. The Sun The return of stability meant that the need for an instant solution has receded, sources said. Times, Sunday Times Even that, though, may not provide an instant solution. Times, Sunday Times For a more instant solution, install a window seat to create the perfect spot in which to sit and listen to the birds and enjoy the scents of summer. Times, Sunday Times And with those that are, you'll recognise they're about exploring options, not finding instant solutions. Times, Sunday Times Either way, get your heels and ankles out for an easy instant update. Times, Sunday Times This season's hottest styles don't just look gorgeous and give you an instant update, they are easy to do at home. The Sun Pair mismatched, pastel-painted dining chairs with a chunky rustic table for an instant update. Times, Sunday Times They look good with everything, and will give your wardrobe an instant update. The Sun Checked trousers in a lighter shade give any outfit an instant update, while the pink shoes tie this look together. The Sun The game's lawmakers are to be asked to consider using instant video replays to help referees. Times, Sunday Times Who needs record companies when mobile providers can meet demand for user-generated content and instant video content? Times, Sunday Times The system can operate in several modes, from instant video replay for chair umpires to full line calling mode. Globe and Mail Since the 1960s, more than 300 books have tackled the mystery of this instant wealth. Times, Sunday Times Sure, it brings instant wealth, but these benefactors cut a cute deal. Times, Sunday Times We are living in a period of entitlement and instant wealth. Times, Sunday Times Yet, rather than concomitant happiness, instant wealth has brought instant misery. Times, Sunday Times There could be instant wealth for a relative who sees a precious item on sale for just a few pounds at a car boot sale. The Sun Add the instant yeast and mix through with a wooden spoon. ST Combine flour, salt, sugar and instant yeast. ST Stir through the instant yeast. Times, Sunday Times In general, instant yeast has a small amount of ascorbic acid added as a preservative. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The swallows went in a single instant from peaceful swoopings and curvettings to full-on panic. Times, Sunday Times In a single instant, a supernova can release more energy that our sun will produce over its lifetime. Globe and Mail I placed a foot in the iron and swung on board
and in that single instant the horse came alive. Times, Sunday Times And then, in a single instant, it ends. Times, Sunday Times But obviously it happens the other way — and then in a single instant, damaged body turns to perfect body, servitude turns to perfect freedom, and the spirit can soar. Times, Sunday Times Unlike many of its competitors, which direct customers to an insurance company's home page, they claim the site gives a virtually instant range of quotes. The Sun I tried home cooking and the change was virtually instant. The Sun Users were provided with unmediated, virtually instant information in response to their search for gossip. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 立即的, 瞬间 Japanese: 即座の, 瞬時 |
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