immediately
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/ɪˈmiːdiətli/
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/ɪˈmiːdiətli/
right away, without waiting
When the alarm rang, they immediately left the building.
警报响起时,他们立即离开了大楼。
very close in place or time
The events immediately before the storm were calm.
暴风雨来临前的那些事件很平静。
directly and closely
Help was given immediately to those most affected.
援助直接给予了受影响最严重的人。
as soon as something happens
Immediately she arrived, the meeting started.
她一到,会议就开始了。