A1 adverb 中性 #73 最常用

now

/naʊ/

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

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1

I am eating my dinner now.

I am eating my dinner now.

2

The director is now prepared to see you.

The director is now prepared to see you.

3

Can you come over now?

Can you come over now?

词族

副词
now
形容词
now
相关
present
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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

1

I am eating my dinner now.

everyday

I am eating my dinner now.

2

The director is now prepared to see you.

formal

The director is now prepared to see you.

3

Can you come over now?

informal

Can you come over now?

4

Scientific evidence now indicates a change in global temperatures.

academic

Scientific evidence now indicates a change in global temperatures.

5

We are now processing your payment request.

business

We are now processing your payment request.

词族

副词
now
形容词
now
相关
present

常见搭配

right now right now
from now on from now on
by now by now
until now until now
just now just now

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

now vs know

Know is a verb meaning to have information, while now is an adverb referring to time.

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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.

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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.

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记忆技巧

Remember: N-O-W stands for No Other Way to say 'at this moment'.

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词源

Derived from Old English 'nū', which is related to the German word 'nun'.

语法模式

Often used with the present continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing). Can be used as a conjunction to introduce a new thought or instruction.
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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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stand

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To 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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