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• 副词，表示“在目前这个时候”或“立刻、马上”。它是英语中最常见的时间副词之一，用来指当前时刻，或在对话中引出新的话题。

An adverb meaning 'at the present time' or 'immediately.' It is one of the most common time adverbs in English, used to indicate the current moment or to introduce a new point in discourse.

1. At the present timeA1formal

   At the current moment or time period.

   现在

   • I am busy now.
   • Now is the best time to start.
   • She is living in Paris now.

   同义词at presentcurrentlynowadayspresently

   反义词then

2. ImmediatelyA1informal

   Without any delay; instantly.

   立刻

   • Do it now!
   • Come here now.
   • I need your answer now.

   同义词forthwithimmediatelyinstantlypromptlyprontoright awaystraightaway

3. Used to introduce a statementB1formal

   Used to draw attention to a particular point or to change the subject.

   那么

   • Now, let's consider the next point.
   • Now, about your question...
   • Now, that's an interesting idea.

   同义词looksothenwell

• 当前时刻，现在，眼下正在发生的时间。

The present time or moment, especially as distinct from the past or future; the immediate current situation.

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1. The present moment or current time.B1formal

   The exact point or period in time that is occurring at the moment of speaking, as distinct from the past or future; the immediate present.

   当前时刻或现在

   • Now is the perfect time to start a new project.
   • She always lives in the now and doesn't worry about tomorrow.
   • The now of the story is set in a dystopian future.
   • Up until now, we've never faced such a challenge.
   • He decided to enjoy the now instead of stressing about the past.

   同义词here and nowmomentpresenttoday