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N0179700 (nou)adv.1. At the present time: goods now on sale; the now aging dictator.2. At once; immediately: Stop now.3. In the immediate past; very recently: left the room just now.4. At this point in the series of events; then: The ship was now listing to port.5. At times; sometimes: now hot, now cold.6. Nowadays.7. In these circumstances; as things are: Now we won't be able to stay.8. a. Used to introduce a command, reproof, or request: Now pay attention.b. Used to indicate a change of subject or to preface a remark: Now, let's get down to work.conj. Seeing that; since. Often used with that: Now that spring is here, we can expect milder weather.n. The present time or moment: wouldn't work up to now.adj.1. Of the present time; current: our now governor.2. Slang Currently fashionable; trendy: the now sound of this new rock band.Idiom: now and again/then Occasionally.

[Middle English, from Old English nū; see nu- in Indo-European roots.]

now′ness n.

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(naʊ) adv1. at or for the present time or moment2. at this exact moment; immediately3. in these times; nowadays4. given the present circumstances: now we'll have to stay to the end. 5. (preceded by just) very recently: he left just now. 6. (often preceded by just) very soon: he is leaving just now. 7. now and again now and then every now and again every now and then occasionally; on and off8. for now for the time being9. now now! (interjection) an exclamation used to rebuke or pacify someone10. now then a. (sentence connector) used to preface an important remark, the next step in an argument, etcb. (interjection) an expression of mild reproof: now then, don't tease!. conj (often foll by: that) seeing that; since it has become the case that: now you're in charge, things will be better. sentence connectora. used as a transitional particle or hesitation word: now, I can't really say. b. used for emphasis: now listen to this. c. used at the end of a command, esp in dismissal: run along, now. nthe present moment or time: now is the time to go. adjinformal of the moment; fashionable: the now look is street fashion. [Old English nū; compare Old Saxon nū, German nun, Latin nunc, Greek nu]

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adv. 1. at the present time or moment. 2. without further delay; immediately: Do it now or not at all. 3. at the time being referred to: The case was now ready for the jury. 4. in the very recent past: I saw them just now. 5. in these times. 6. under the present circumstances: I see now what you meant. 7. (used to introduce a statement or question): Now, may I ask you something? 8. (used to strengthen a command or entreaty): Now stop that! conj. 9. inasmuch as; since (often fol. by that): Now that you're here, stay for dinner. n. 10. the present moment. adj. 11. current; very fashionable: the now look. Idioms: now and again, occasionally. Also, now and then. [before 900; Middle English; Old English nū; akin to German nun, Latin num, Greek nú, nûn, Skt nu]

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1. 'now'

Now is usually used for contrasting the present with the past.

She gradually built up energy and is now back to normal.He knew now that he could rely completely on Paul.Now he felt safe.2. 'right now' and 'just now'

In conversation and in less formal writing, you use right now or just now to say that a situation exists at present, although it may change in the future.

The new car market is in chaos right now.I'm awfully busy just now.

You also use right now to emphasize that something is happening now.

The crisis is occurring right now.

If you say that something happened just now, you mean that it happened a very short time ago.

Did you feel the ship move just now?I told you a lie just now.

If you intend to do something now or right now, you intend to do it immediately, without any delay.

He wants you to come and see him now, in his room.I guess we'd better do it right now.

Be Careful!
Don't use 'right now' or 'just now' in formal writing.

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Noun	1.	now - the momentary present; "Now is a good time to do it"; "it worked up to right now"nowadays, present - the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech; "that is enough for the present"; "he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow"
Adv.	1.	now - in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events; "President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard"; "Washington now decides to cross the Delaware"; "the ship is now listing to port"
	2.	now - in these times; "it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished"- Nancy Mitford; "we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets"; "today almost every home has television"nowadays, today
	3.	now - used to preface a command or reproof or request; "now hear this!"; "now pay attention"
	4.	now - at the present moment; "goods now on sale"; "the now-aging dictator"; "they are now abroad"; "he is busy at present writing a new novel"; "it could happen any time now"at present
	5.	now - without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, right away, straight off, straightaway, at once, directly
	6.	now - (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity; "Now the next problem is..."
	7.	now - in the immediate past; "told me just now"

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adverb1. nowadays, at the moment, these days Beef now costs over 30 roubles a pound.2. immediately, presently (Scot. & U.S.), promptly, instantly, at once, straightaway Please tell him I need to talk to him now.as of now from now on, henceforth, henceforward, from this time on, from this time forward As of now there is no longer an East or a West Germany, just Germany.for now for the moment, right now, at present, for the time being, for the present, for the meantime That's about all I can tell you for now.now and then or again occasionally, sometimes, at times, from time to time, on and off, on occasion, once in a while, intermittently, infrequently, sporadically Now and then he would pay us a brief visit.

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adverb1. At this moment:actually, currently.Idiom: even now.2. Without delay:directly, forthwith, immediately, instant, instantly, right away, right off, straightaway, straight off.Idioms: at once, first off.3. At times:sometimes.4. At the present; these days:nowadays, today.adjectiveIn existence now:contemporary, current, existent, existing, new, present, present-day.nounThe current time:nowadays, present, today.

Translations

现在由于表示说明、警告、命令等或表示不相信马上哎！

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(nau) adverb1. (at) the present period of time. I am now living in England.现在2. at once; immediately. I can't do it now – you'll have to wait.马上3. (at) this moment. He'll be at home now; From now on, I shall be more careful about what I say to her.此刻4. (in stories) then; at that time. We were now very close to the city.当时5. because of what has happened etc. I now know better than to trust her.现在6. a word in explanations, warnings, commands, or to show disbelief. Now this is what happened; Stop that, now!; Do be careful, now. 喂！，哎！（表示说明、警告、命令等，或表示不相信） conjunction (often with that) because or since something has happened, is now true etc. Now that you are here, I can leave; Now you have left school, you will have to find a job.由于ˈnowadays adverb at the present period of time. Food is very expensive nowadays.现今for nowThat will be enough for now – we'll continue our conversation tomorrow. 暂时，目前 just now a moment ago. I saw him just now in the street.刚才(every) now and then/again sometimes; occasionally. We go to the theatre (every) now and then. 时而，偶尔 now, now! an expression used to warn or rebuke. Now, now! Behave yourself! 喂喂！，夠了啦！（用以表示警告或训斥） now then an expression used for calming people etc. `Now then,' said the policeman, `what's going on here?' 喂！（用于平息骚动等）

now

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I need to pack now → 我需要整理行李了
A month from now (US)
In a month's time (UK) → 一个月内

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(every) now and again
(every) now and then
(Now) where was I?
(right) here and now
all better (now)
any day
any day now
any minute now
any minute, day, time, etc. now
any moment now
any second now
as of now
be (really) something
bye(-bye) for now
Bye-bye, for now
ciao for now
Ciao, for now
come now
even now
even now/then
even then
ever and anon
every now and
every now and then
from now on
from this day forward
get (one's) tail (somewhere)
get one’s tail somewhere fast!
get one’s tail somewhere now!
goodbye for now
Good-bye for now
have to go now
here and now
how now brown cow
How now, brown cow?
if not now, when?
in the here and now
it's now or never
just now
not know what hit (one)
not right now
not right now, thanks
now (one's) cooking (with gas)
now (someone) has gone and done it
now (something), now (something else)
now (that) you mention it
now and
now and again
now and again/then
now and anon
now and then
now for (someone or something)
now for sb/sth
now generation
Now hear this!
Now I've seen everything!
now or never
now or never, it's
now that
now then
Now what?
Now you’re talking!
Now you're cooking!
now you're on the trolley
now you're talking
Now you're talking!
now, now
now, where was I
now... now...
right away
right now
That's enough for now
the here and now
There, there
You're in the army now!
you've made your bed, now lie in it
you've made your bed, now lie on it

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adv nowadays

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phrase as of now

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phrase now and then or again

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adv at times

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adv at the present; these days

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adj in existence now

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noun the current time

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noun the momentary present

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