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单词 nowness
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
now /naʊ/USA pronunciation   adv. 
  1. at the present time or moment:I am now reading this definition.
  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;
    nowadays:Now we have luxuries unknown to our ancestors.
  6. (used to introduce a statement or question, esp. when starting a new topic):Now, may I ask you something?
  7. (used to strengthen a command, request, or the like):Now stop that!
  8. (used to hesitate while the speaker thinks of something):Now, let me think.

conj. 
  1. Also, now that. inasmuch as;
    since:Now that you're here, why not stay for dinner.

n. [uncountable* no article]
  1. the present time or moment:Up to now no one has volunteered.

adj. 
  1. current;
    very fashionable:the now look in clothes.
Idioms
  1. Idioms now and again, occasionally. Also, now and then. 


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
now  (nou),USA pronunciation adv. 
  1. at the present time or moment:You are now using a dictionary.
  2. without further delay;
    immediately;
    at once:Either do it now or not at all.
  3. at this time or juncture in some period under consideration or in some course of proceedings described:The case was now ready for the jury.
  4. at the time or moment immediately past:I saw him just now on the street.
  5. in these present times;
    nowadays:Now you rarely see horse-drawn carriages.
  6. under the present or existing circumstances;
    as matters stand:I see now what you meant.
  7. (used to introduce a statement or question):Now, you don't really mean that.
  8. (used to strengthen a command, entreaty, or the like):Now stop that!
  9. Idioms now and again, occasionally. Also, now and then. 
  10. Idioms now that, inasmuch as;
    since:Now that she is rich and famous, she is constantly being besieged by appeals for aid.

conj. 
  1. inasmuch as;
    since:Now you're here, why not stay for dinner?

n. 
  1. the present time or moment:Up to now no one has volunteered.

adj. 
  1. up-to-the-minute;
    encompassing the latest ideas, fads, or fashions:the now look; the now generation.
  • bef. 900; 1965–70 for def. 13; Middle English; Old English nū, cognate with Old Norse, Gothic ; akin to German nun, Latin num, Sanskrit nu, Greek nú, nûn
nowness, n. 

NOW, 
    1. GovernmentSee National Organization for Women. 
    2. Business[Banking.]negotiable order of withdrawal.

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