| 单词 | moment |
| 释义 | moment (moʊmənt ) Word forms: moments 1. countable noun A2 You can refer to a very short period of time, for example a few seconds, as a moment or moments. In a moment he was gone. She stared at him a moment, then turned away. Stop for one moment and think about it! In moments, I was asleep once more. Synonyms: instant, second, minute, flash 2. countable noun B1 A particular moment is the point in time at which something happens. At this moment a car stopped at the house. I'll never forget the moment when I first saw it. ...a decision that may have been made in a moment of panic. Synonyms: time, point, stage, instant 3. (at) any moment (now) phrase B2 If you say that something will or may happen at any moment or any moment now, you are emphasizing that it is likely to happen very soon. [emphasis] They ran the risk of being shot at any moment. He'll be here to see you any moment now. 4. at the/this moment/present moment phrase A2 You use expressions such as at the moment, at this moment, and at the present moment to indicate that a particular situation exists at the time when you are speaking. At the moment, no one is talking to me. This is being planned at the present moment. He's touring South America at this moment in time. 5. for a/one moment phrase If you say that you do not believe for a moment or for one moment that something is true, you are emphasizing that you do not believe that it could possibly be true. [emphasis] I don't for a moment think there'll be a divorce. 6. for the moment phrase B2 You use for the moment to indicate that something is true now, even if it will not be true in the future. For the moment, however, the government is happy to live with it. 7. have one's moments phrase If you say that someone or something has their moments, you are indicating that there are times when they are successful or interesting, but that this does not happen very often. The film has its moments. He's not the thoroughly outgoing character you'd predict, although he has his moments. 8. be having a moment phrase If something or someone is having a moment, they are successful or popular at the present time. [informal] Long skirts are having a moment. 9. the last moment phrase B2 If someone does something at the last moment, they do it at the latest time possible. They changed their minds at the last moment and refused to go. 10. the next moment phrase You use the expression the next moment, or expressions such as 'one moment she was there, the next she was gone', to emphasize that something happens suddenly, especially when it is very different from what was happening before. [emphasis] The next moment there was an almighty crash. He is unpredictable, weeping one moment, laughing the next. 11. of the moment phrase You use of the moment to describe someone or something that is or was especially popular at a particular time, especially when you want to suggest that their popularity is unlikely to last long or did not last long. He's the man of the moment, isn't he? He calls it a 'contraption', using his favourite word of the moment. 12. the moment phrase B2 If you say that something happens the moment something else happens, you are emphasizing that it happens immediately after the other thing. [emphasis] The moment I closed my eyes, I fell asleep. 13. spur of the moment phrase If you do something on the spur of the moment, you do it suddenly, without planning it beforehand. They admitted they had taken a vehicle on the spur of the moment. It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision. We discussed it in detail beforehand. Synonyms: on impulse, without thinking, impulsively, on the spot Quotations: in the twinkling of an eye Bible: I Corinthians Idioms: in the heat of the moment without stopping to think about what you are doing or saying, because you are angry or excited He said that his comments were made in the heat of the moment and were not supposed to be a personal attack. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers do something on the spur of the moment to do something suddenly and without planning it in advance He had decided on the spur of the moment to make the journey south to Newcastle. Judges currently cannot reflect in their sentencing the difference between a planned killing and a spur-of-the-moment emotional crime. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: brief moment Her heart lifted for one brief moment before he continued. There is a brief moment of genuine sorrow. Times, Sunday Times (2008) But it provides a brief moment of relief. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Want to capture that romantic moment? Times, Sunday Times (2010) The work sometimes takes months to complete before video cameras capture the moment of detonation. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The terrible moment was captured on three newsreel cameras. Times, Sunday Times (2013) I remember a crucial moment early in my bridge career. Times, Sunday Times (2012) At the crucial moment she was a vital ally. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He was actually saying some really good things at crucial moments and he helped. The Sun (2015) All the experience gained from previous endeavours has led to this key moment in his career. The Sun (2011) There is no doubt it was a key moment. The Sun (2010) Over the years she has reported some key moments in politics. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It was one of the most memorable moments of my life. The Sun (2012) What is your most memorable sporting moment? Times, Sunday Times (2012) There were so many memorable moments on my trip. Times, Sunday Times (2015) In a moment of panic at her 17-year-old son's reaction to this, she called the police. Times, Sunday Times Perhaps you inherited (or recruited in a moment of panic) some volunteers you wish you didn't have. Christianity Today A moment of panic must have gripped him. Times, Sunday Times But in that moment of panic, don't feel you have to confess too many details. Times, Sunday Times There was a moment of panic until someone explained that the bus had a flat tyre. Times, Sunday Times I can understand if he felt like that in a moment of reflection. Times, Sunday Times The finished video shows wellknown faces taking a quiet moment of reflection and remembrance. The Sun The world's most famous supermodel allows herself a moment of reflection on what she has achieved. Times, Sunday Times According to his website, he decided he was going to become a teacher during a 'quiet moment of reflection' on a mountain. Times, Sunday Times We share a moment of reflection. Times, Sunday Times The helicopter had just departed and there was a moment of silence. Times,Sunday Times A moment of silence and then 45 minutes of me snoring. Times, Sunday Times He tells his family so, with difficulty, in the play's first moment of silence; the note he strikes will swell until it overwhelms the action. The Times Literary Supplement Others just want a moment of silence for peace. Times, Sunday Times I was listening to too many podcasts — cramming every moment of silence in my day with the spoken word, leaving no time for actual reflection. Times, Sunday Times For many, it was the only moment of stillness the whole weekend. Times, Sunday Times I listened to her breathing, and this was a moment of stillness that just happened. Times, Sunday Times Then that moment of stillness ended, seemingly swallowed in an instant, and the shelling intensified once more. Times, Sunday Times And it gives us a moment of stillness in a more and more feverish environment. Times, Sunday Times Then there was a moment of stillness. Times, Sunday Times It should have been a moment of triumph. Times, Sunday Times Even in his moment of triumph he was thinking of a comrade against whom he had fought so many epic struggles. Times, Sunday Times That should have been her moment of triumph. The Sun After all, so many great achievers talk about the sense of anticlimax at the moment of triumph. Times, Sunday Times You savour a brief moment of triumph after a gruelling campaign, but you know that years of hard graft are ahead of you. Times, Sunday Times In his moment of weakness, those gripes have come bubbling to the surface. Times, Sunday Times In some cases, the accused may not have followed through, having signed up in a moment of weakness. Christianity Today You've paid a high price for your moment of weakness. The Sun I think it was worse than a moment of weakness. Times, Sunday Times Then he'd end up rebelling against what he saw as his moment of weakness. Times, Sunday Times Even the most confident business executives have the odd moment when they feel they are faking it. Times, Sunday Times It seemed an odd moment for her to need to pump herself up. Times, Sunday Times The odd moment of overexuberance would have been understandable, but he didn't even hint at an error or look like conceding a penalty. Times, Sunday Times And so it's easy to forgive her the odd moment of therapy speak. The Sun Politicians, especially top politicians, need time and energy, and more than just the odd moment in which to think without distraction. Times, Sunday Times Perhaps this would be an opportune moment to reinstate this valuable and influential inquiry. Times, Sunday Times For both the journey has come at an opportune moment. Times, Sunday Times Now might be an opportune moment to buy shares, which have been weak, in advance of growth. Times, Sunday Times An opportune moment to think about raising money, perhaps? Times, Sunday Times Yesterday's triumph could also not have come at a more opportune moment. The Sun The work aimed to capture the quality of light on flowers at a particular moment in the late summer evening. The Times Literary Supplement In this case, the detriment to the national good outweighed the right to exercise freedom of speech at a particular moment. Times, Sunday Times Instead, their decisions will crystallise at a particular moment, and a sole focus on legal compliance - although essential - may not be sufficient to protect us. Times, Sunday Times By election day, pundits may be able to point to a particular moment of television gold when the election was won or lost. Times, Sunday Times An angry mob would have been of more use at that particular moment. Times, Sunday Times Let us pause a moment and agree that there are several reasons not to like speed cameras. Times, Sunday Times But before we celebrate the 17-day wonder we have all just been through, we must pause a moment. Times, Sunday Times Pause a moment to ponder the utilization of that sentence in the word war. Houston Chronicle He urged them to pause a moment on their way out and make a memory. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He paused a moment before trying to close the sale. Christianity Today Wednesday's budget comes at a pivotal moment. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The year 1989 was a pivotal moment in world history when one era ended and another began. Times, Sunday Times (2009) It was a pivotal moment in my life, and not just musically. Times, Sunday Times (2011) For me, it was a very poignant moment. Times, Sunday Times It takes a strong person to do that, and it's the most poignant moment. The Sun Yet it was a poignant moment when the opening goal came. The Sun Obviously, it's a poignant moment because of what happened to me — it was a life-changing experience. The Sun But there was one poignant moment of unity. The Sun I could not believe she could spoil a precious moment like that. The Sun Organisers describe taking part in the relay as 'a once-ina-lifetime experience' and 'a precious moment in history'. Times, Sunday Times This was it, this was my precious moment. Times, Sunday Times Leave them to take care of all the details while you relax and enjoy every precious moment. Times, Sunday Times Despite everything — the oxygen, the terrible sadness — in our little garden we were able to enjoy a wonderfully precious moment of peace and calm. Times,Sunday Times They exhort until the precise moment a boxer leaves the ring on a stretcher. Times, Sunday Times What did he feel at that precise moment? Times,Sunday Times At that precise moment, the stage was set for one of the most colourful, fascinating careers in rock music. The Sun I thought that pushing her image a bit, at that precise moment, would be good for her. Times, Sunday Times I don't know why it happened at that precise moment; perhaps it was the build-up of so many years of pain. Times, Sunday Times He accepted it was not 'a proud moment' to reflect on the remarks. Times, Sunday Times That was a proud moment, to see people crying at the end. Times, Sunday Times What a proud moment for both of them! The Sun It was a very proud moment for me. The Sun Stepping up to receive my small glass trophy was a proud moment indeed. Times, Sunday Times Their chiefs want officers of any faith to have a place to worship or enjoy a quiet moment. The Sun Choose a quiet moment, a time when you know that you will not be disturbed, and a hypothetical event worry that you have. Times, Sunday Times He claimed that the school had picked a quiet moment to move him. Times,Sunday Times In a quiet moment tell her you've seen the tweets and you're feeling upset and you want to clear the air. The Sun What would you describe yourself before that quiet moment? Christianity Today Such moments are rare. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It's a rare moment when we feel totally on top of our responsibilities. Christianity Today (2000) For a rare moment in her life she could not think of anything to say. Burning Bright (2007) Those of us who lived through the high inflation of the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s will relish this moment. Times, Sunday Times Many grieving people say they relish the moment between sleep and wakefulness, before their conscious mind remembers their loss. Times, Sunday Times That makes us relish the moment instead. Times, Sunday Times When you'll curse yourself for being so busy, for failing to stop and relish the moment and fix the good times in your memory. Times, Sunday Times And if and when your time comes to announce your bundle of screaming joy, you can relish the moment of your big reveal to her. Times, Sunday Times Relive the moment again with our brilliant sequence of pictures... The Sun It can be pulled out at any time to relive the moment of joy it brought. Christianity Today When you see a picture you relive that moment but you're reliving it as the person you are now and that's fine. The Sun But researchers claim taking a photo of yourself during 'peak time' could help you relive the moment. The Sun My brain has been too busy coping with the stress of the injury to let me relive the moment my life was shaken beyond recognition. The Sun But savour her moment in the mainstream, because it will be short-lived. Times, Sunday Times I want to savour the moment because it's a big victory. The Sun We'd waited ten years to savour this moment. Times, Sunday Times It's the only time she pauses, as if to savour the moment. Times, Sunday Times Too soon for that, better to savour the moment. Times, Sunday Times There has been the odd scary moment, the odd overenthusiastic passage of play, but overall their approach has been calm, measured and authoritative. Times, Sunday Times It was a scary moment when he came up as well as the others, but they were all hugging and crying. Times, Sunday Times Bending to reattach it, his balance beam slipped; a scary moment that he later attributed to the trousers he was wearing, made by a supplier of yoga leggings. Times, Sunday Times The show combines simplicity, complexity and the surreal - with a very scary moment involving some giants. Times, Sunday Times It was a scary moment, but, luckily, the lifeboat came and pulled me back to shore. Times, Sunday Times Instead of the prevailing mood of self-congratulation we should seize the moment to strengthen media regulation. Times, Sunday Times An opposition of high calibre would seize this moment and shape the course of the nation. Times, Sunday Times Teddy's always had a sense that he's able to shape destiny, seize the moment and change the course of big matches. Times, Sunday Times However, his call on athletics to 'seize the moment' has not been ignored. Times, Sunday Times The boss of a private firm in such a crisis would be expected to seize the moment and show why they're worth their stratospheric salary. The Sun In a very personal way, it was a seminal moment in my life. Times, Sunday Times Unsurprisingly, 'bigotgate', likely to be remembered as the seminal moment in the election campaign, dominated the front page. Times, Sunday Times It was a seminal moment and one that set the scene for this cruise, where the boundary between fantasy and reality often blurred. Times, Sunday Times This would be a seminal moment for the opposition and a high-stakes judgment call. Times, Sunday Times I mean, that was a tough time and a seminal moment when he stepped up to the plate. The Sun And as temperatures have soared, the pair have been spending every spare moment in it in their back garden. The Sun Quite ridiculous but an excellent way to fill a spare moment. Times, Sunday Times They spend every spare moment they have hoeing and mowing. Times, Sunday Times But he delegated everything else because he needed every spare moment to prepare the messages. Christianity Today While her day job was working in advertising, she wrote in every spare moment, building up a pile of unpublished manuscripts. Times, Sunday Times What's been your most surreal moment this year? The Sun And your most surreal moment, as a famous person? Times, Sunday Times It's a surreal moment and sets the film's dominant tone of light comedy and hard action. Times, Sunday Times The most surreal moment was saved for last. Times, Sunday Times It was a very surreal moment for me. The Sun It's a tender moment in a world that many believed to be brutal. Times, Sunday Times Finding themselves involved in an emergency accelerates the pair through their first disagreements, towards their first truly tender moment. The Times Literary Supplement The next, they're sharing a tender moment before heading to the bedroom! The Sun Did she lift the single mintchocolate from her pillow, break it in two and save each half for some tender moment, later? Times, Sunday Times It was an exquisitely tender moment. Times, Sunday Times She didn't cry - there was this terrible, tense moment. Times, Sunday Times It was a tense moment in the game. Times, Sunday Times It really was a tense moment for those of us behind her. Times, Sunday Times There was a tense moment when the one-year-old appeared, but he let it pass. Times,Sunday Times In one tense moment, a computer operator’s thumb got caught in the machinery, temporarily halting operations. Smithsonian Mag There was a terrifying moment when they were crushing my face to the ground. The Sun Even worse, there was one brief, terrifying moment when polls suggested he might actually win! The Sun He was able to twist his shoulders to get free - 'a terrifying moment, but it wasn't at that time because you are in survival mode'. Times, Sunday Times It was a terrifying moment. Times, Sunday Times It was the single most terrifying moment of my life. Times, Sunday Times He has a way of looking misty-eyed, and shaking his head as if in reverie, and also of taking a touching moment and upending it. Times,Sunday Times There was a touching moment when he twirled a rainbow flag donated by a fan. Times, Sunday Times It's a funny and touching moment, and the player feels glad to have been there for it. Christianity Today The most touching moment came when the attention turned on him. Times, Sunday Times It sounds cheesy but it was actually a genuinely touching moment. The Sun She stopped, looked up (she was very short) and for a long, uncomfortable moment simply stared into my face. Christianity Today There was an uncomfortable moment when the ball stuck between his feet, but also a straightforward headed goal that originated from a first-time cross. Times, Sunday Times It was an uncomfortable moment, but the message was clear. Christianity Today It was an uncomfortable moment for me, trying to so publicly explain what we often see as a private decision. Christianity Today The group was silent for an uncomfortable moment. Christianity Today An unforgettable moment in the history of this league. The Sun It was an unforgettable moment of live television, but it's probably just as well there weren't many more. The Sun It was an unforgettable moment; around us buildings shook as explosions ripped through the night air. Times, Sunday Times It was an unforgettable moment. The Sun It's nothing to him, but for us it's an unforgettable moment, arguably lovelier than being on land. Times, Sunday Times In a single unguarded moment, the cat was released from the bag. Times, Sunday Times One unguarded moment can set up a giddy, then unbearable, self-defeating, guilt-enveloping relationship. Christianity Today Today feels like the sort of programme that might, in an unguarded moment, refer to a place called 'abroad'. Times, Sunday Times This small act seems to suggest that she has unshackled herself from the burden of one brief unguarded moment six years ago. Times, Sunday Times I even told her, in an unguarded moment, that something had happened in my past. Times, Sunday Times Wait a moment while your phone focuses on the graphic — then tap the screen twice. The Sun Content to feed his threequarters and wait his moment, he times his strikes superbly. Times, Sunday Times Start by pouring just enough water to wet all the coffee grounds and wait a moment to let the coffee 'bloom', or foam up. Times, Sunday Times Do not wait a moment longer unless you want to end up with some flowers from a petrol station. The Sun If you're reaching for the duvet, wait a moment. Times, Sunday Times This feels like a watershed moment for British business. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Then one speaking opportunity turned out to be a watershed moment. Christianity Today (2000) This could be a watershed moment. The Sun (2015) Translations: Chinese: 瞬间 Japanese: 瞬間 |
| 随便看 |
|
英语词典包含147115条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。