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单词 instant
释义 instant

instant /ˈɪn.stənt/

adjective
1
B2 happening immediately, without any delay:
» This type of account offers you instant access to your money.» Contrary to expectations, the film was an instant success.Thesaurus+: ↑Immediately
2
F0 Instant food or drink is dried, usually in the form of a powder, and can be prepared very quickly by adding hot water:
» instant coffee/soupThesaurus+: ↑Various qualities of foodWord Builder:Nouns: instance, instantAdjectives: instant, instantaneousAdverbs: instantly, instantaneously
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Extra Examples:» I'm afraid Dad took an instant dislike to this new boyfriend of yours.» Some people expect instant gratification .» I felt an instant aversion to his parents.» There's no instant way of finding a cure - it's just a process of trial and error.» I can't stand instant coffee.
noun [S]
F0 an extremely short period of time: » In an instant her mood had changed.» The startled boy froze for an instant, then fled.» "Stop that noise this instant (= now)!"» I'll call you the instant (= as soon as) I get home. SYNONYM MOMENT(Cf. ↑moment) (SHORT TIME)Thesaurus+: ↑Short in time , ↑TemporaryWord Builder:Nouns: instance, instantAdjectives: instant, instantaneousAdverbs: instantly, instantaneously
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