释义 |
just a minute (or moment, or second, etc.)1Used to ask someone to wait or pause for a short time: just a minute—my friend’s left something behind...- And I think he'll say, wait a minute, just a second because he knows only one thing, this is a very selfish and extraordinarily vicious man.
- Wait just a second; let me finish up this coffee and I'll make you some breakfast.
- Wait just a second, disengage your magnetic boots, everyone.
1.1Used to interrupt someone, especially in protest or disagreement: ‘They know what to do.’ ‘Now just a moment!’ the American interrupted...- Barbara, let me interrupt you for just a second.
- Robyn, let me interrupt you for just a second if I could with a question because you know a lot of people out there, today, are thinking I've got to go out and find something right now.
- Let me interrupt you for just a second here.
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