for an instant的音標是[f??r ?n ?nstant],基本翻譯是“一下子,片刻”,速記技巧是“for”表示一段時間,“an”表示不定數,“instant”表示瞬間。
英文詞源:
“for an instant” 源自拉丁語 “per instantum”,意為“在瞬間”。
變化形式:
過去式:perstant、instantum 或 instant
過去分詞:instant(s)
現在分詞:instant
相關單詞:
1. instant coffee:速溶咖啡 - “instant”意為“立即的”,而“coffee”是咖啡的名詞形式。
2. instantaneous:瞬間的 - “instant”和“aneous”表示“瞬間”的含義。
3. instant:立即的 - 直接來源于“instant”本身,表示立即的或立刻的。
4. instant knowledge:即知 - “即”來自于“instant”,表示立即獲得知識或信息。
5. instant replay:即時回放 - “replay”意為“重播”,而“instant”表示“立即的”,因此這個詞組表示立即回放。
6. instant gratification:即時滿足 - “gratification”意為“滿足”,而“instant”表示“立即的”,這個詞組表示立即滿足或立即得到滿足。
7. instant coffee maker:速溶咖啡機 - “maker”表示制作咖啡的工具,因此這個詞組表示制作速溶咖啡的工具。
8. instant messaging:即時消息 - “instant”表示立即的,“messaging”表示發送消息,因此這個詞組表示發送即時消息。
9. instantly:立即地 - “instantly”直接來源于“instant”,表示立即地或立刻地。
10. instinctive:直覺的 - “instinct”意為“本能”,而“ive”表示某種行為或特征,因此這個詞組表示基于本能的或直覺的行為或特征。
常用短語:
1. for a moment
2. for a while
3. for a brief moment
4. for a fleeting moment
5. for a short while
6. for a period of time
7. momentarily
例句:
1. Please wait for a moment while the system loads. (請稍候,系統正在加載。)
2. I"ll be away for a while, so please lock up when you leave. (我出去一下,你離開時請鎖好門。)
3. She paused for a brief moment before continuing her story. (在繼續講述之前,她停頓了一下。)
4. She felt a fleeting moment of regret for her decision. (她為她的決定感到一瞬間的后悔。)
5. I"ll be back momentarily. (我馬上回來。)
6. We"ll be closed for a period of time due to a family emergency. (由于家庭緊急情況,我們將暫時關閉。)
7. We were all momentarily distracted by the loud noise. (由于巨大的噪音,我們都暫時分心了。)
英文小作文:
The Moment of Decision
Life is full of choices and decisions, some big, some small, but all important. Sometimes, we are faced with a choice that seems to come out of nowhere, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do. These moments can be the most challenging, but also the most rewarding, because they force us to step outside our comfort zones and face the unknown.
I remember one such moment in my life well. I was facing a choice between two paths, both of which seemed equally attractive. I hesitated for an instant, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision, but then I reminded myself that life is all about taking risks and seizing opportunities. I made my choice and have never regretted it.
The key to making good decisions is being honest with yourself and taking into account all the factors that could affect your decision. Sometimes, we make the best decisions in the moment, without much thought, and they turn out to be the right ones. But sometimes, we need to take a step back, think carefully, and make sure we are making the right choice for ourselves and those around us. No matter what, remember to trust your instincts and go with what feels right in that moment.