immediate
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/ɪˈmiːdiət/
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/ɪˈmiːdiət/
happening right away
The medicine gave immediate relief from the pain.
這種藥物立即緩解了疼痛。
needing quick attention now
We must address the immediate needs of the community.
我們必須解決社區的緊急需求。
very close in place or time
The immediate area around the fire was evacuated.
火災周圍的鄰近區域被疏散了。
closest in relationship
Only immediate family members attended the wedding.
只有直系親屬參加了婚禮。
direct cause or effect
The immediate result of the storm was widespread power outages.
風暴的直接後果是大範圍停電。