for now

for now — 慣用語

1. for the present moment, with the understanding that the situation may change or

1.慣用語A2
釋義

目前；暫時

僅限當下，之後可能改變

for the present moment, with the understanding that the situation may change or be replaced later — used about temporary arrangements, current decisions, or things that are true only until something else happens

例句

The electricity is off for now, but the repair team is expected to arrive by noon.

目前停電，但維修人員預計中午前會到。

for now + but + future plan

Chidi decided to stay at his current job for now and look for a better opportunity next year.

Chidi 決定暫時繼續做目前的工作，明年再找更好的機會。

temporary arrangement with future change expected

同義詞
  • for the moment

    interchangeable in most contexts; slightly more common in British English

  • for the time being

    implies a longer or more indefinite temporary period than 'for now'

  • at present

    more formal; used in written or professional contexts

反義詞
  • permanently

    opposite in duration and intention

  • forever

    opposite in meaning; implies no change

文法句型

for now at end of clause

for now, + clause

用法筆記

Frequently occurs with a second clause (often starting with 'but', 'and', or a semicolon) that states what will happen later. The phrase 'that's all for now' is a common fixed expression used to end a conversation or update temporarily.

常見錯誤

❌I will finish the report for now.
✅I will finish the report later.
💡'for now' refers to the present moment, not a planned future action.
❌For now, I have lived here for ten years.
✅For now, I am living with my parents.
💡'for now' describes a temporary situation, not a completed duration.