英语词汇“now”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

now1

/naʊ

adverb

1At the present time or moment: where are you living now? it’s the most popular style of jazz right now not now, I’m late they should be back by now...

In my world view, this life we are living right now is all we have, and thus every moment of it should be enjoyed.
So it seems right now that we are in a moment when the future is still unborn and the past is not quite dead.
I am not interested in coaching at the moment, and can't say right now if I ever will be.

Synonyms

at the moment, at present, just now, right now, at the present time, at the present moment, at this time, at this moment in time, currently, here and now;

North American presently

British informal at the minute

nowadays, today, these days, in this day and age;

in the present climate, things being what they are, in the present circumstances

rare contemporarily

1.1At the time directly following the present moment; immediately: if we leave now we can be home by ten I’d rather do it now than leave it till later...

Go through this and a wide tarmac lane is now followed straight ahead for the next half a mile or so all the way back to Disley.
City of York Council must now go directly to the people of York, and ask them which system they want to see.
Much of the company's effort will now be directed towards trying to retain the franchise.

Synonyms

at once, straight away, right away, right now, this minute, this instant, immediately, instantly, directly, without further/more ado, promptly, without delay, as soon as possible;

French tout de suite

informal pronto, straight off, a.s.a.p., toot sweet

archaic straightway, instanter

1.2Under the present circumstances; as a result of something that has recently happened: it is now clear that we should not pursue this policy I didn’t receive the letter, but it hardly matters now...

Her condition has deteriorated recently, and she now struggles to walk up stairs.
How long that majority will remain in current circumstances must now be open to doubt.
I can see their expression and hear their tone of voice now, clear as anything.

1.3On this further occasion, typically as the latest in a series of annoying situations or events: what do you want now?...

He is now refusing to come along because he wants his own event.

1.4Used to emphasize a particular length of time: they’ve been married four years now...

It's down for an unprecedented length of time now and it's keeping people away from our centre.
You've been awake for four seconds now and already your frame of reference has vanished.
It's been a disgrace for three or four years now and the residents and people who have to use it deserve better.

1.5(In a narrative or account of past events) at the time spoken of or referred to: she was nineteen now, and she was alone...

Up until then Callum had just been sitting quietly watching the bookworm, but now he spoke up.
Saria has lied about things relating to him in the past and now Miriam and Paul both lied to get Paul in the frame.
I frowned at my brother as he clutched his suitcase to his chest and walked past me, now not daring to look at me.

2Used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative: now, my first impulse was to run away I don’t like Scotch. Now, if it had been Irish Whiskey you’d offered me

3Used in a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one’s words: we can hardly send her back, now can we? run along now...

I now write to request those who have not yet responded to do so as soon as possible.
Ok so this is fact and many of us bear the marks of those conquests but now answer this question.
Will those who were duped into believing Galloway was speaking for them now come out and say he no longer does?

3.1Used when pausing or considering one’s next words: let me see now, oh yes, I remember

4Used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement: ‘Mum says you might let me have some of your stamps.’ ‘Does she now?’

conjunction

As a consequence of the fact: they spent a lot of time together now that he had retired now you mention it, I haven’t seen her around for ages...

Presumably now the formaldehyde has cleared from his brain, he has woken up to the meaning of what he said.
Lee Ryan is happy that he is free to speak his mind now that he is embarking on a solo career apart from Blue.
Will he be prompted to give up his criminal activities now that he can afford to live in luxury?

adjective informal

Fashionable or up to date: see more of what’s now during our autumn catwalk show...

Zen perfection: it's so very Fifties, so very now.

Phrases

for now

now and again (or then)

now now

now ——, now ——

now or never

now then

now you're talking

Derivatives

nowness

noun ...

In spite of the crispness and perpetually constructed nowness of data that that appears on screen with each electrical pulse, no matter when it was written, faithfully reconstructed images of the past now fade with their familiarity.
Several wise minds weighed in with their own interpretations of nowness and nature, and, to heighten the moment, the instructor read aloud from the preface to Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass.
The nowness of everything is absolutely wondrous.

Origin

Old English nū, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nu, German nun, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin nunc and Greek nun.

Rhymes

NOW2

abbreviation

National Organization for Women.

单词	now
释义	now1 /naʊ / adverb 1At the present time or moment: where are you living now? it’s the most popular style of jazz right now not now, I’m late they should be back by now... In my world view, this life we are living right now is all we have, and thus every moment of it should be enjoyed. So it seems right now that we are in a moment when the future is still unborn and the past is not quite dead. I am not interested in coaching at the moment, and can't say right now if I ever will be. Synonyms at the moment, at present, just now, right now, at the present time, at the present moment, at this time, at this moment in time, currently, here and now; North American presently British informal at the minute nowadays, today, these days, in this day and age; in the present climate, things being what they are, in the present circumstances rare contemporarily 1.1At the time directly following the present moment; immediately: if we leave now we can be home by ten I’d rather do it now than leave it till later... Go through this and a wide tarmac lane is now followed straight ahead for the next half a mile or so all the way back to Disley. City of York Council must now go directly to the people of York, and ask them which system they want to see. Much of the company's effort will now be directed towards trying to retain the franchise. Synonyms at once, straight away, right away, right now, this minute, this instant, immediately, instantly, directly, without further/more ado, promptly, without delay, as soon as possible; French tout de suite informal pronto, straight off, a.s.a.p., toot sweet archaic straightway, instanter 1.2Under the present circumstances; as a result of something that has recently happened: it is now clear that we should not pursue this policy I didn’t receive the letter, but it hardly matters now... Her condition has deteriorated recently, and she now struggles to walk up stairs. How long that majority will remain in current circumstances must now be open to doubt. I can see their expression and hear their tone of voice now, clear as anything. 1.3On this further occasion, typically as the latest in a series of annoying situations or events: what do you want now?... He is now refusing to come along because he wants his own event. 1.4Used to emphasize a particular length of time: they’ve been married four years now... It's down for an unprecedented length of time now and it's keeping people away from our centre. You've been awake for four seconds now and already your frame of reference has vanished. It's been a disgrace for three or four years now and the residents and people who have to use it deserve better. 1.5(In a narrative or account of past events) at the time spoken of or referred to: she was nineteen now, and she was alone... Up until then Callum had just been sitting quietly watching the bookworm, but now he spoke up. Saria has lied about things relating to him in the past and now Miriam and Paul both lied to get Paul in the frame. I frowned at my brother as he clutched his suitcase to his chest and walked past me, now not daring to look at me. 2Used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative: now, my first impulse was to run away I don’t like Scotch. Now, if it had been Irish Whiskey you’d offered me 3Used in a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one’s words: we can hardly send her back, now can we? run along now... I now write to request those who have not yet responded to do so as soon as possible. Ok so this is fact and many of us bear the marks of those conquests but now answer this question. Will those who were duped into believing Galloway was speaking for them now come out and say he no longer does? 3.1Used when pausing or considering one’s next words: let me see now, oh yes, I remember 4Used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement: ‘Mum says you might let me have some of your stamps.’ ‘Does she now?’ conjunction As a consequence of the fact: they spent a lot of time together now that* he had retired* now you mention it, I haven’t seen her around for ages... Presumably now the formaldehyde has cleared from his brain, he has woken up to the meaning of what he said. Lee Ryan is happy that he is free to speak his mind now that he is embarking on a solo career apart from Blue. Will he be prompted to give up his criminal activities now that he can afford to live in luxury? adjective informal Fashionable or up to date: see more of what’s now during our autumn catwalk show... Zen perfection: it's so very Fifties, so very now. Phrases for now now and again (or then) now now now ——, now —— now or never now then now you're talking Derivatives nowness noun ... In spite of the crispness and perpetually constructed nowness of data that that appears on screen with each electrical pulse, no matter when it was written, faithfully reconstructed images of the past now fade with their familiarity. Several wise minds weighed in with their own interpretations of nowness and nature, and, to heighten the moment, the instructor read aloud from the preface to Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass. The nowness of everything is absolutely wondrous. Origin Old English nū, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nu, German nun, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin nunc and Greek nun. Rhymes allow, avow, Bilbao, Bissau, bough, bow, bow-wow, brow, cacao, chow, ciao, cow, dhow, Dow, endow, Foochow, Frau, Hangzhou, Hough, how, Howe, kowtow, Lao, Liao, Macao, Macau, miaow, Mindanao, mow, ow, Palau, plough (US plow), pow, prow, row, scow, Slough, sough, sow, Tao, thou, vow, wow, Yangshao NOW2 abbreviation National Organization for Women.
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