presently

• 副词，主要有两个意思：(1) 英式英语中表示“不久”“很快”；(2) 美式英语中更常表示“目前”“现在”。英式用法较传统，美式用法在全球越来越普遍。

An adverb with two primary meanings: (1) in British English, it means 'soon' or 'in a short while'; (2) in American English, it more commonly means 'at the present time' or 'currently.' The British usage is more traditional, while the American usage has become increasingly common globally.

1. Soon or shortlyB2formalbritish

   In a short time; before long.

   不久

   • The doctor will be with you presently.
   • Presently, the sun began to set over the horizon.
   • She will arrive presently, so please wait.

   同义词before longby and byshortlysoon

   反义词eventuallysubsequently

2. Now or at the present timeB2formalamerican

   At the current moment; currently.

   目前

   • Presently, the company is expanding its operations overseas.
   • He is presently working on a new novel.
   • The situation is presently under control.

   同义词at presentcurrentlynownowadaystoday

   反义词eventuallyfinallysubsequentlythen