at this moment

at this moment — 慣用語

1. at the present time; used to say that something is happening or is true right no

1.慣用語A2
釋義

此刻；目前

強調當下這個時間點

at the present time; used to say that something is happening or is true right now, often with emphasis on the fact that this is the current situation and might change later.

例句

At this moment, Pim is standing on the train platform waiting for his ride to arrive.

此刻，Pim 正站在月臺上等他的車開過來。

at this moment + [full clause] — emphasises an action in progress right now

I'm sorry, but Dr. Okafor is with another patient at this moment — could you call back in about an hour?

不好意思，Okafor 醫師此刻正在看診——您可以一小時後再打來嗎？

[clause] + at this moment — polite way to say someone is temporarily unavailable

同義詞
  • right now

    More casual and direct; interchangeable with 'at this moment' in most contexts, but slightly less formal.

  • at present

    Slightly more formal; often used in written or professional communication. Can refer to a broader present period rather than a single instant.

  • currently

    Adverb; common in both speech and writing. Emphasises an ongoing state or activity rather than a single point in time.

  • at the present time

    More formal and wordy; often used in official announcements or reports.

文法句型

at this moment + [clause]

[clause] + at this moment

用法筆記

More emphatic than simply saying 'now' — it draws attention to the present instant as a specific point in time. Often used to contrast the current situation with a past or expected future state, or to explain a temporary limitation (e.g. 'at this moment, I can't help you'). In formal or professional contexts it can soften a refusal or delay.

常見錯誤

❌At this moment, I always go to the gym in the morning.
✅At this moment, I am standing outside the gym waiting for it to open.
💡'At this moment' refers to a specific present instant, not a habitual action. Use 'these days' or 'nowadays' for habits.
❌He arrived at this moment.
✅He arrived at that moment.
💡Use 'at this moment' for the present (now), and 'at that moment' for a past or future point in time.