now
Used to describe the present moment or the current time period. It is often used to contrast the present with the past or future.
例句
3 / 5I am eating my dinner now.
I am eating my dinner now.
The director is now prepared to see you.
The director is now prepared to see you.
Can you come over now?
Can you come over now?
词族
记忆技巧
Remember: N-O-W stands for No Other Way to say 'at this moment'.
快速测验
I am busy ___, but I can help you in ten minutes.
正确!
正确答案是: now
例句
I am eating my dinner now.
everydayI am eating my dinner now.
The director is now prepared to see you.
formalThe director is now prepared to see you.
Can you come over now?
informalCan you come over now?
Scientific evidence now indicates a change in global temperatures.
academicScientific evidence now indicates a change in global temperatures.
We are now processing your payment request.
businessWe are now processing your payment request.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
now and then
now and then (occasionally)
now or never
now or never
every now and again
every now and again
容易混淆的词
Know is a verb meaning to have information, while now is an adverb referring to time.
使用说明
Now is most frequently placed at the end of a sentence, but can also be placed at the beginning for emphasis or before the main verb.
常见错误
Learners sometimes use 'now' when they should use 'actually' to correct someone, or they confuse it with 'currently' in formal writing.
记忆技巧
Remember: N-O-W stands for No Other Way to say 'at this moment'.
词源
Derived from Old English 'nū', which is related to the German word 'nun'.
语法模式
文化背景
In 'fast-paced' cultures, 'now' implies an immediate response is expected.
快速测验
I am busy ___, but I can help you in ten minutes.
正确!
正确答案是: now
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