presently
pre
ˈprɛ
pre
sent
zənt
zēnt
ly
li
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British pronunciation
/pɹˈɛzəntlˌi/

“presently”的英语定义和含义

presently
01

目前, 现在

at the moment or present time
presently definition and meaning
example
例子
The manager is presently in a meeting and will be available later.
经理目前在开会,稍后会有空。
Presently, there is a temporary road closure for construction.
目前,因施工道路暂时封闭。
02

很快, 不久

in a short amount of time from now
example
例子
The manager will join the meeting presently to discuss the project.
经理将很快加入会议讨论项目。
We will begin presently, once everyone arrives.
一旦所有人到达,我们将马上开始。
03

立即, 马上

at that very moment or immediately
Old useOld use
example
例子
The captain gave the order, and the crew set sail presently.
船长下达了命令,船员们立即启航。
She knocked on the door, and it was presently opened by a servant.
她敲了敲门,门立刻被一个仆人打开了。
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