straightaway

• 形容某事是立即的、毫不拖延的；也可作副词，表示“立刻、马上”。

Describes something that is immediate or done without delay; also used as an adverb meaning 'at once'.

1. Immediate or without delayB1informal

   Performed or occurring with little or no delay; immediate.

   立即的

   • We need a straightaway decision on this matter.
   • The straightaway response from the team was impressive.
   • He gave a straightaway answer to the question.

   同义词directexpeditiousimmediateinstantinstantaneouspromptquickspeedyswiftunhesitating

   反义词delayed

• 副词，表示“立即”或“毫不拖延”。用来指某动作应当马上完成，不犹豫也不等待。

An adverb meaning 'immediately' or 'without delay.' It is used to indicate that an action should be done at once, without any hesitation or waiting.

1. ImmediatelyB1informal

   Without any delay; instantly.

   立即

   • She called him straightaway after hearing the news.
   • Please come straightaway; it's urgent.
   • He recognized the problem and fixed it straightaway.

   同义词forthwithimmediatelyinstantlynowprontoright awaystraight off

• 名词，指道路、赛道或公路上笔直、没有弯道或转折的一段。

A noun referring to a straight section of a road, track, or racecourse, typically without curves or bends.

1. Straight section of a track or roadB2formal

   A straight segment of a roadway or racecourse, especially where vehicles can accelerate.

   直道

   • The car sped down the straightaway at over 200 miles per hour.
   • The race ended on the final straightaway.
   • Drivers often overtake on the long straightaway.

   同义词straightstretch