right now
right now — 慣用語
1. during this exact moment, describing what is true or happening at the time of sp
現在；目前
說話當下這個時間點的狀況
during this exact moment, describing what is true or happening at the time of speaking.
Quinn is studying for her biology exam right now, so please stay quiet.
Quinn 現在正在準備她的生物學考試，所以請保持安靜。
present continuous + right now for an action in progress
The roads near the harbour are flooded right now after three days of rain.
下了三天的雨後，港口附近的道路現在都淹水了。
describes a current state of affairs
Esteban can't come to the phone right now because he is feeding the baby.
Esteban 現在不能接電話，因為他正在餵寶寶。
There are no empty tables right now, but one should open up soon.
目前沒有空桌，不過應該很快就會有人離開。
Sayaka feels much calmer right now than she did an hour ago.
Sayaka 現在的心情比一個小時前平靜多了。
- at the moment
slightly more neutral; common in writing
- currently
more formal; fits reports and notices
- as we speak
stresses something unfolding this very second
- back then
points to a past time instead
文法句型
[clause] + right now
用法筆記
Sits at the end of a clause and usually pairs with the present tense. Distinguish from sense 2: here it answers 'when is this true?' rather than 'how soon must it happen?'.
常見錯誤
2. without any delay, used to demand or promise that an action will start this inst
立刻；馬上
要求或承諾這一刻就採取行動
without any delay, used to demand or promise that an action will start this instant.
Put down that knife and step away from the stove right now!
把那把刀放下，馬上離開爐子！
imperative + right now for an urgent command
Ishaan promised to send the missing report right now, before the office closes.
Ishaan 答應在辦公室關門前，立刻把遺漏的報告寄出去。
promise to act with no delay
The coach told the players to get off the muddy field right now.
教練叫球員立刻離開那片泥濘的球場。
We need to leave right now or we will miss the last ferry home.
我們得馬上出發，不然就會錯過回家的最後一班渡輪。
Cyrus, answer the door right now; the delivery driver is waiting outside.
Cyrus，馬上去開門，外送員正在外面等。
- right away
near-identical; very common in speech
- immediately
more formal; fits written instructions
- at once
slightly old-fashioned but emphatic
- later
allows a delay
- eventually
leaves the timing open
文法句型
[imperative] + right now
用法筆記
Often attached to imperatives or to 'need to' for urgency. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense answers 'how soon?' and means 'this instant', not 'at the present time'.