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| /ˈməʊmənt/ |
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| 1 | a particular point in time when something happens （某事发生的）时刻，时候 |
| Jane began to speak, but at the same moment Helen appeared. 简刚开始讲话，海伦就出现了。 |
| If only he had not chosen that moment to walk into the room. 要是他没有挑那个时候走进房间就好了。 |
| very/precise/exact moment At that precise moment there was a knock on the door. 正好在那一刻传来敲门声。 |
| (up) until that moment Ellie had never really given it much thought up until that moment . 埃利直到那一刻才认真考虑这件事。 |
| | 1a | a point in time when something important , special , or unusual happens 重大时刻 | | +of This is the proudest moment of my career. 这是我的职业生涯中最自豪的时刻。 | |
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| 2 | a very short period of time 瞬间；片刻 |
| He paused for a few moments before giving his answer. 他在作出回答前稍停了片刻。 |
| brief moment For a brief moment their eyes met. 他们曾有片刻对视。 |
| spare moment (=when you are not busy) He studied in every spare moment he could find. 空余；闲暇 |
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| 3 | usually singular a short period of time when you have the opportunity to do something 时机 |
| the right moment This is surely the right moment to make amends. 这的确是补救的好时机。 |
| big moment (=a chance to show how good you are at something) As he stood up, James knew his big moment had arrived. 大显身手的时机 |
| seize the moment I saw he was alone and seized the moment. 我看到他独自一人，就抓住了这个机会。 |
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| - | any moment (now)
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| very soon |
| 很快；马上 |
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| They should be here any moment now. 他们马上就会到这里。 |
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| - | at the moment
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| 此刻；目前 |
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| They’ re very upset and don’ t want to talk at the moment. 他们此刻非常烦恼，不想说话。 |
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| - | at this moment in time
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| used for emphasizing that you are talking about the present time or situation |
| 在目前这个时候；此时此刻 |
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| At this particular moment in time it is difficult for us to raise money. 在目前这个特殊时刻，我们要筹款很难。 |
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| - | from the moment (that)
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| used for emphasizing the exact point in time when something started to happen |
| 从那一刻起 |
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| He didn’ t stop chatting from the moment he arrived. 他从到的那一刻起就没有停止过闲扯。 |
| From that moment on, I loved swimming. 从那一刻起，我喜欢上了游泳。 |
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| - | have its/your moments
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| 1 | to have some good periods or parts 也有风光的时候；也有亮点 | Although the movie has its moments, it’ s not really worth seeing. 虽然这部电影也有些精彩之处，但它真的不值一看。 | |
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| 2 | to sometimes have problems or cause trouble 有时也会出问题；偶尔也会惹麻烦 |
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| - | in a moment
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| used for telling someone that you will do something very soon |
| 马上；一会儿 |
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| ‘Come and see this.’ ‘In a moment.’ “过来看看这个。”“马上来。” |
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| - | just/wait a moment
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| 1 | used for telling someone that you will do something very soon 稍等一会儿；稍等片刻 | ‘Can you give me a hand?’ ‘Just a moment.’ “你能帮我一下吗？”“稍等一会儿。” | |
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| 2 | used for asking someone to give you their attention for a short time 就一会儿（用于要求别人给予短暂的注意） | Just a moment, I want to ask you something. 就一会儿，我想问你件事。 | |
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| - | the last (possible) moment
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| the latest time that it is possible to do something |
| 最后一刻 |
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| She waited until the last possible moment to cancel her flight. 她等到最后一刻才取消她的航班。 |
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| - | the moment of truth
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| the time when you will find out if something has succeeded or happened |
| （要见分晓的）重要关头，关键时刻 |
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| - | not a moment too soon informal
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| so late that it is almost too late |
| 来得太迟的；姗姗来迟的 |
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| We’ re off on holiday tomorrow, and not a moment too soon. 我们明天外出去度假，这一天早就该来了。 |
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| - | not for a/one moment
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| used for emphasizing that something is definitely not true , or that you would definitely not do or say something |
| 决不；从来没有 |
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| I have not for a moment suggested that you should leave. 我从来没有暗示过你该离开。 |
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| - | of the moment
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| most typical or most popular at a particular time |
| 当前最典型的；目前最流行的 |
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| the film of the moment 当前最流行的影片 |
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| - | sb/sth will take/be a moment
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| someone or something will be very quick |
| 某人/某物会非常快 |
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| I’ ll only be a moment. 我会很快。 |
| You can wait if you like. It won’ t take a moment. 要是愿意你可以等。时间不会很长。 |
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| Words frequently used with moment | | moment 的常见搭配词 | | adjectives | critical, crucial, exact, key, precise, right, very, | 1 | | | |
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