In both BrE and NAmE, presently can mean 'soon' or 'after a short time'.在英式英语和美式英语中,presently 均含不久、一会儿之意:◆I'll be with you presently.我一会儿就来。In NAmE the usual meaning of presently is 'at the present time' or 'now'.在美式英语中,presently 通常表示目前、现在:◆She is presently living in Milan.她现住在米兰。◆There is presently no cure for the disease.目前这种疾病无药可医。This use is becoming more accepted in BrE, but at present or currently are usually used.此用法在英式英语中正逐渐被接受,不过通常用的还是 at present 或 currently。