摘要:Wait for a moment while I check.(稍等,我查一下。)
Moment =
① 极短时间(几秒~几分钟)
② 特定时刻(历史/人生节点)
区别近义词:
- Instant(更短,强调"瞬间性")
- Minute(稍长,约1-5分钟)
1. 表示"短暂时间"
- 固定搭配:
for a moment(片刻)
Wait for a moment while I check.(稍等,我查一下。)
just a moment(马上/稍等)【礼貌打断他人】
Just a moment, let me finish this email.
- 易错警示:
❌ "Wait a moment"(略显生硬)→ 改用 "Just a second" 更自然
2. 表示"关键时刻"
- 历史/人生转折点:
The invention marked a pivotal moment in science.
- 决定性瞬间:
It was her moment to shine on stage.
3. 物理学中的"力矩"
Calculate the moment of force on the beam.
1. 情绪化表达
- 崩溃瞬间:
I had a weak moment and ate the whole cake.
- 顿悟时刻:
It was a lightbulb moment when I solved the puzzle.
2. 商务场景
- 争取时间:
Could I have a quiet moment to review the contract?
- 延迟回应:
Let me take a moment to consider your offer.
3. 文学修辞
- 时间凝固:
Time seemed to stop for one
suspended moment.
❓ "Can you spare ___ ?"
A) a moment B) the moment
✅ 答案A(spare a moment=抽空,固定搭配)
❌ "I'll be back in moment."
✅ 改正:in a moment(必须带冠词)
《盗梦空间》:
"You're waiting for a train... a moment you'll never forget."
1. 区分"短暂时间" vs "重要时刻"
2. 死记 for/just a moment 固定搭配
3. 避免冠词遗漏(❌ in moment → in a moment)
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