immediate
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/ɪˈmiːdiət/
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/ɪˈmiːdiət/
happening right away
The medicine gave immediate relief from the pain.
这种药物立即缓解了疼痛。
needing quick attention now
We must address the immediate needs of the community.
我们必须解决社区的紧急需求。
very close in place or time
The immediate area around the fire was evacuated.
火灾周围的邻近区域被疏散了。
closest in relationship
Only immediate family members attended the wedding.
只有直系亲属参加了婚礼。
direct cause or effect
The immediate result of the storm was widespread power outages.
风暴的直接后果是大范围停电。