单词 | instant |
释义 | instant —instant /ˈɪn.stənt/ adjective B2 happening immediately, without any delay: » This type of account offers you instant access to your money.» Contrary to expectations, the film was an instant success.Thesaurus+: ↑ImmediatelyF0 Instant food or drink is dried, usually in the form of a powder, and can be prepared very quickly by adding hot water: » instant coffee/soupThesaurus+: ↑Various qualities of foodWord Builder:–Nouns: instance, instant–Adjectives: instant, instantaneous–Adverbs: instantly, instantaneously• • • Extra Examples:» I'm afraid Dad took an instant dislike to this new boyfriend of yours.» Some people expect instant gratification .» I felt an instant aversion to his parents.» There's no instant way of finding a cure - it's just a process of trial and error.» I can't stand instant coffee.noun [S] ► F0 an extremely short period of time: » In an instant her mood had changed.» The startled boy froze for an instant, then fled.» "Stop that noise this instant (= now)!"» I'll call you the instant (= as soon as) I get home.→ SYNONYM MOMENT(Cf. ↑moment) (SHORT TIME)Thesaurus+: ↑Short in time , ↑TemporaryWord Builder:–Nouns: instance, instant–Adjectives: instant, instantaneous–Adverbs: instantly, instantaneously |
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