immediately /ɪˈmiːdɪətlɪ/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADV If something happens immediately, it happens without any delay. 立即地 [ADV with v]

  例：

  He immediately flung himself to the floor.

  他立即扑倒在地。

• 2. 

  ADV If something is immediately obvious, it can be seen or understood without any delay. 即刻地 [ADV adj]

  例：

  The cause of the accident was not immediately apparent.

  这次事故的起因并非即刻可明。

• 3. 

  ADV Immediately is used to indicate that someone or something is closely and directly involved in a situation. 直接地 [ADV adj/-ed]

  例：

  The man immediately responsible for this misery is the province's governor.

  对这次惨剧负直接责任的人是该省省长。

• 4. 

  ADV Immediately is used to emphasize that something comes next, or is next to something else. 紧接地 [ADV prep/adj]

  例：

  They wish to begin immediately after dinner.

  他们希望晚饭后紧接着开始。