| 单词 | now |
| 释义 | now now /naʊ/ conjunction now (that)...► B2 used to give an explanation of a new situation: » Now I've got a car, I don't get as much exercise as I used to.» She's enjoying the job now that she's got more responsibility.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which introduce a cause or reason now /naʊ/ adverb (AT PRESENT) A1 at the present time, not in the past or future: » She used to be a teacher, but now she works in publishing.» I may eat something later, but I'm not hungry now.» Many people now own a smartphone.Thesaurus+: ↑NowA2 immediately: » I don't want to wait until tomorrow, I want it now!Thesaurus+: ↑NowB2 used to express how long something has been happening, from when it began to the present time: » She's been a vegetarian for ten years now.Thesaurus+: ↑Until a particular momentF0 used in stories or reports of past events to describe a new situation or event: » It was getting dark now and we were tired.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meaningsF0 used when describing a situation that is the result of what someone just said or did: » Oh yes, now I know who you mean.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meaningsany minute/moment/second/time nowB2 very soon: » Our guests will be arriving any moment now and the house is still a mess.Thesaurus+: ↑In the future and soonnow for ... INFORMALF0 used to introduce a new subject: » And now for what we're going to do tomorrow.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meanings• • • Extra Examples:» Both her children are now married with children of their own.» After ten years of military dictatorship, the country now has a civil government.» The breathing problem has now been complicated by a chest infection.» The college now has a counsellor to help students with both personal and work problems.» His marks in English have been below average for some time now. now /naʊ/ adverb (IN SPEECH) ► F0 used in statements and questions to introduce or give emphasis to what you are saying: » Now, where did I put my hat?» There was a knock at the door. Now Jan knew her mother had promised to visit, so she assumed it was her.» Hurry, now, or you'll miss the bus!» Sorry, I can't today. Now if you'd asked me yesterday, I would have said yes.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meanings now /naʊ/ noun [U] F0 the present moment or time: » Now isn't a good time to speak to him.» I thought you'd have finished by now.» You should have mentioned it before now.» That's all for now (= until a future point in time).Thesaurus+: ↑Nowfrom now on/as from nowF0 from this moment and always in the future: » From now on the gates will be locked at midnight.Thesaurus+: ↑In the future and soon• • • Extra Examples:» Now would be a good time to prepare the lunch.» Why didn't you tell me before now?» I thought you'd have got over it by now.» Now really isn't a good time to talk to her.» Is now a convenient time to meet? |
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