moment
A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.
예시
3 / 5Wait for a moment, I need to find my keys.
Wait for a short time, I need to find my keys.
We would appreciate it if you could spare a moment for an interview.
We would be grateful if you could give us a short amount of time for an interview.
I'll be there in a moment!
I will be there very soon!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'm' in 'moment' as 'minimal time'—it is the smallest piece of time you can use in a conversation.
빠른 퀴즈
I am very busy at the ______, so I cannot talk on the phone.
정답!
정답은: moment
예시
Wait for a moment, I need to find my keys.
everydayWait for a short time, I need to find my keys.
We would appreciate it if you could spare a moment for an interview.
formalWe would be grateful if you could give us a short amount of time for an interview.
I'll be there in a moment!
informalI will be there very soon!
The discovery was a defining moment in scientific history.
academicThe discovery was a very important point in the history of science.
Please hold for a moment while I check your account details.
businessPlease wait for a short time while I look at your account information.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
just a moment
please wait a very short time
in a moment
very soon
at any moment
likely to happen very soon
자주 혼동되는 단어
Movement refers to the act of changing position, while moment refers to a point in time.
A minute is exactly 60 seconds, whereas a moment is an indefinite short period.
사용 참고사항
Use 'at the moment' to mean 'now' or 'currently'. Use 'in a moment' to indicate that something will happen almost immediately.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes say 'on the moment' instead of 'at the moment' when trying to say 'now'.
암기 팁
Think of the 'm' in 'moment' as 'minimal time'—it is the smallest piece of time you can use in a conversation.
어원
From the Latin word 'momentum', which refers to motion or a short interval of time.
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
I am very busy at the ______, so I cannot talk on the phone.
정답!
정답은: moment
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
A second is a basic unit of time that is equal to one-sixtie...
minuteA unit of time that is equal to sixty seconds. It is used to...
instantAn instant is an extremely short period of time, often lasti...
timeTime is the measurement of minutes, hours, days, and years....
periodA length or portion of time that is defined by specific even...
flashA sudden, brief burst of bright light used to take photos or...
관련 단어
sit
A1To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.
stand
A1To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.
pay
A1To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.
meet
A1To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.
continue
A1To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.
set
A1To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.
learn
A1To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.
lead
A1To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.
understand
A1To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.
follow
A1To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.
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