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now now ★★★★★/na͟ʊ/1[ADV	副词]现在；如今 You use now to refer to the present time, often in contrast to a time in the past or the future.   [ADV with cl]She's a widow now...她现在是寡妇。But we are now a much more fragmented society...但我们现在所处的是一个更加四分五裂的社会。Beef now costs well over 30 roubles a pound...牛肉现在卖到了每磅30多卢布。She should know that by now.她现在应该知道了。Now is also a pronoun.Now is the time when we must all live as economically as possible.现在到了我们都必须尽可能节衣缩食的时候了。2[ADV	副词]马上；立刻 If you do something now, you do it immediately.   [ADV after v]I'm sorry, but I must go now...很抱歉我得马上走了。I fear that if I don't write now I shall never have another opportunity to do so.我担心如果我不立即开始写作的话，就永远都不会再有机会了。Now is also a pronoun.Now is your chance to talk to him.现在你跟他说话的机会来了。3[CONJ-SUBORD	连词]既然；由于 You use now or now that to indicate that an event has occurred and as a result something else may or will happen. Now you're settled, why don't you take up some serious study?...既然你已经安顿下来了，为什么不开始正经地学点东西呢？Now that she was retired she lived with her sister.现在她已经退休了，和姐姐一起住。4[ADV	副词]这一来；这下 You use now to indicate that a particular situation is the result of something that has recently happened.   [ADV with cl]Mrs Chandra has received one sweater for each of her five children and says that the winter will not be so hard now...钱德拉夫人已经收到了5个孩子每人一件的毛衣，她说这下冬天就不那么难挨了。She told me not to repeat it, but now I don't suppose it matters...她曾告诉我不要再重蹈覆辙，但这下我认为已经无关紧要了。Diplomats now expect the mission to be much less ambitious.这一来外交官们估计这次任务会轻松很多。5[ADV	副词](用于讲述故事或过去的事情)这时，这会儿 In stories and accounts of past events, now is used to refer to the particular time that is being written or spoken about.   [ADV with cl]She felt a little better now...这时她觉得好点儿了。It was too late now for Blake to lock his room door...这会儿布莱克再锁房门已太晚了。By now it was completely dark outside.这会儿外面全黑了。6[ADV	副词]到现在；迄今 You use now in statements which specify the length of time up to the present that something has lasted.   [ADV with v]They've been married now for 30 years...到现在他们已经结婚30年了。They have been missing for a long time now...现在他们已失踪很长一段时间了。It's some days now since I heard anything.我已经有一段时间没听到过什么消息了。7[ADV	副词](引起听者的注意或改变话题)喂，喏，好 You say 'Now' or 'Now then' to indicate to the person or people you are with that you want their attention, or that you are about to change the subject.   [ADV cl]  [SPOKEN 口语]'Now then,' Max said, 'to get back to the point.'...“好吧”，马克斯说，“回到正题上来。”She stays at school for drama and doesn't get back till nine. Now, what's everyone drinking?...她留在学校排戏，要到9点才回来。喂，大家要喝什么？Now then, laddie, what's the trouble?...喂，老弟，怎么啦？Now, can we move on and discuss the vital business of the day, please.好，我们继续好吗？讨论一下今天的重要事务。8[ADV	副词](用于考虑接下来想说的内容)哦，嗯 Some people say 'Now' when they are thinking of what to say next.   [ADV cl]  [SPOKEN 口语]Now, er, dogs can live to fifteen...哦，狗能活15年。Now, erm, obviously some of our listeners may have some ideas.嗯，对了，显然我们的一些听众可能会有些想法。9[ADV	副词](用于委婉地强调请求或命令)好，行 You use now to give a slight emphasis to a request or command.   [ADV with cl]  [SPOKEN 口语]Come on now. You know you must be hungry...好，来吧，你肯定已经饿了。Come and sit down here, now...好，来，坐在这儿。Now don't talk so loud and bother him, honey.亲爱的，好了，别这么大声说话打扰他。10[ADV	副词](引出与已讲述内容有关的信息及继续讲述之前需要了解的信息)你看，喏 You can say 'Now' to introduce information which is relevant to the part of a story or account that you have reached, and which needs to be known before you can continue.   [ADV cl]  [SPOKEN 口语]My son went to Almeria in Southern Spain. Now he and his wife are people who love a quiet holiday...我儿子去了西班牙南部的阿尔梅里亚，你看，他和妻子是喜欢过安静假期的那种人。Now, I hadn't told him these details, so he must have done some research on his own.你看，我没有告诉他这些细节，因此他一定是自己作了一些调查。11[ADV	副词](引出对照)然而，不过 You say 'Now' to introduce something which contrasts with what you have just said.   [ADV cl]  [SPOKEN 口语]Now, if it was me, I'd want to do more than just change the locks...不过，如果是我，我要做的就不仅仅是换锁了。Now, as for the Democrats, they've been able to use this issue quite effectively to portray the president as insensitive.然而，对民主党人来说，他们成功利用了这个问题来渲染总统的麻木不仁。12[PHRASE	短语]时而；有时 If you say that something happens now and then or every now and again, you mean that it happens sometimes but not very often or regularly.   [PHR with cl]My father has a collection of magazines to which I return every now and then...我爸爸收藏了很多杂志，我有时会翻看一下。Now and again he'd join in when we were playing video games.我们玩电子游戏时，他偶尔会和我们一起玩。13[PHRASE	短语]很快；不久；随时 If you say that something will happen any day now ,any moment now, or any time now, you mean that it will happen very soon.   [PHR with cl]Jim expects to be sent to Europe any day now...吉姆预计随时会被派到欧洲去。Any moment now the silence will be broken.寂静随时会被打破。14[PHRASE	短语](用于转换话题或播报新活动)下面 People such as television presenters sometimes use now for when they are going to start talking about a different subject or presenting a new activity.   [PHR n]  [SPOKEN 口语]And now for something completely different...下面是完全不同的事情。Now for a quick look at some of the other stories in the news.下面我们快速浏览一下其他新闻报道。15[PHRASE	短语]刚才；方才 Just now means a very short time ago.   [PHR with cl]  [SPOKEN 口语]You looked pretty upset just now...你刚才看上去挺难过的。I spoke just now of being in love...我刚才说起坠入爱河的事。Just now I thought I saw someone.我想我刚才看到了什么人。16[PHRASE	短语]此刻；目前 You use just now when you want to say that a particular situation exists at the time when you are speaking, although it may change in the future.   [cl PHR]  [SPOKEN 口语]I'm pretty busy just now...我现在特别忙。Mr Goldsworth is not available just now.戈兹沃斯先生这会儿没时间。17[PHRASE	短语]机不可失；勿失良机；错过这村没这店 If you say 'It's now or never', you mean that something must be done immediately, because if it is not done immediately there will not be another chance to do it.   [V inflects]  [SPOKEN 口语]It's now or never, so make up your mind...机不可失，下决心吧。Much as I hate to go, it's now or never.虽然我很讨厌去，但也就此一回了。18[CONVENTION	惯用语](用于劝慰他人)好啦，好啦；得啦，得啦 You can say 'now, now' as a friendly way of trying to comfort someone who is upset or distressed.   [SPOKEN 口语]'I figure it's all over.'—'Now, now. You did just fine.'“我想都过去了。”——“好啦，好啦，你做得还不错。”'I want to go with you, Daddy.'—'Now, now, sweetheart.'“爸爸，我想和你一起去。”——“好吧，好吧，小宝贝。”19[CONVENTION	惯用语](用于友好地告诫别人)算了，算了；好了，好了 You can say 'Now, then' or 'Now, now' when you want to give someone you know well a friendly warning not to behave in a particular way.   [SPOKEN 口语]Now then, no unpleasantness, please...好了，别争了，好吗?Now, now Roger, I'm sure you didn't  mean it but that remark was in very poor taste.算了，罗杰，我肯定你不是那个意思，但那话太难听了。 now1 adverbnow2 conjunctionnownow1 /naʊ/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1at the present time at this time:  They now live in the city centre. There’s nothing I can do about this right now (=exactly now).by now Sonia should have been home by now. Do you think she’s OK?up to now/until now Until now, doctors have been able to do very little to treat this disease. Please try to be more careful from now on (=starting from now).for now (=for a short time) Just leave your shoes on the back porch for now.just now especially British English (=at the present time) There are a lot of bargains in the shops just now.2immediately immediately:  The bell has rung – stop writing now. If we leave now, we’ll be there before dark.3realizing used when you know or understand something because of something you have just seen, just been told etc:  Having met the rest of the family, she now saw where he got his temper from.4three weeks/two years etc now used to say how long ago something started:  They’ve been going out together for a long time now. It’s been over five years now since I started working here. It’s now a month since we bought the car and it’s broken down three times already.5(every) now and then/now and again sometimes:  I hear from him every now and then.SPOKEN PHRASES6a)used when getting someone’s attention before continuing what you are saying or changing the subject:  Now, let’s move on to the question of payment. b)used at the beginning of a sentence when asking for information:  Now, what did you say your name was? c)used when pausing when you are thinking what to say next:  Now, let’s see, oh yes – they wanted to know what time you’ll be back on Friday. d)used to say that if the situation was different, something different would happen:  Now if I’d been in charge there’s no way I’d have let them use the van. e)used to make someone calm, or comfort them when they are angry, upset etc:  Come on now, don’t cry. f)used when telling or reminding someone to do something:  Now hurry up! I haven’t got all day. Don’t forget now, you have a dental appointment Thursday afternoon.7any day/minute etc now very soon:  The guests will arrive any minute now.8just now a moment ago:  Was that you singing just now?9now then used to get someone’s attention before telling them to do something or asking them a question:  Now then, what seems to be the problem here? Now then, try to sit up and have some of this soup.10well now used when giving an opinion or asking someone to tell you something:  Well now, what’s all this I hear about you getting married?11now for something used when saying what you are going to do next:  Thanks, Norma, and now for a look at tomorrow’s weather.12and now used when introducing the next activity, performer etc:  And now, live from New York, it’s David Letterman!13now now a)used to make someone calm or comfort them when they are angry, upset etc:  Now now, don’t worry. Everything will be okay. b)especially British English used when telling someone not to behave badly:  Now now, leave your sister alone.14not now used to tell someone that you do not want to talk to them or do something now, because you are busy, tired etc:  ‘Tell me a story.’ ‘Not now, Daddy’s working.’15now what? used when an attempt to do something has failed and you do not know what to do next:  Kate tried each of the keys, but none of them fit. ‘Now what?’ she thought.16now you’re talking used to tell someone that you agree very much with what they are saying:  ‘Feel like going out for a beer?’ ‘Now you’re talking.’17it’s now or never used to say that if someone does not do something now, they will not get another chance to do it:  Quite suddenly, her mind was made up. It was now or never.18now’s the time (for somebody) to do something used to say that someone should do something now, because it is the right time to do it:  Now’s the time to buy a car, while the interest rates are low.19what is it now?/now what? used when you are annoyed because someone keeps interrupting you or asking you things:  ‘Mom, can you come here for a minute?’ ‘What is it now?’20now you tell me! used when you are annoyed or amused because someone has just told you something they should have told you before:  ‘You didn’t need to make anything for dinner – Dad’s bringing home pizza.’ ‘Oh, now you tell me!’21now ... now ... literary used to say that at one moment someone or something does one thing and immediately after, they do something else:  The eagle glided through the sky, now rising, now falling.THESAURUSnow at this time: · Where are you living now?· The population is much larger now than it used to be.currently formal now – used when describing what a situation is like: · The firm currently employs 113 people.· Currently, the starting salary is around £20,000.at the moment now – used when talking about a short period of time, after which the situation is likely to change: · I think she’s at lunch at the moment – can I ask her to call you back?· At the moment I’m working in a restaurant, but I’m hoping to go to college.at present/at the present time formal (also presently American English) now – used when you do not expect something that is true now to be permanent: · Many areas are inaccessible at present due to heavy snow.· The official currency is the crown, presently about 30 to the dollar.for the time being now – used when a situation is likely to change, especially because an arrangement is only temporary: · You can stay here for the time being, until you find a flat.now1 adverbnow2 conjunctionnownow2 ●●● S1 W3 (also ˈnow that) conjunction  Examples Collocations Phrases  because of something or as a result of something:  Now that we know each other a little better, we get along fine. I’m going to relax now the school year is over. Now that I think of it, I acted the same way when I was his age.

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Now I'll have to get a new one.        旧的破了，我只好去买个新的了。                    4      ★              used to get sb's attention before changing the subject or asking them to do sth          （改变话题或要对方做某事前，引起对方注意）喂，哎，嗨                            ◆        Now, listen to what she's saying.        嗨，听听她在讲什么。                    ◆        Now, the next point is quite complex.        请注意，下一点非常复杂。                    ◆        Now come and sit down.        喂，过来坐下。                    ◆        Now let me think…        嗯，让我想想…                    IDIOMS              ★        (every) now and aˈgain/ˈthen                              from time to time; occasionally              有时；偶尔；时常                                            ◆            Every now and again she checked to see if he was still asleep.            她隔一会儿就看看他是否还在睡觉。                                      now for ˈsb/ˈsth                              used when turning to a fresh activity or subject              （转向新的活动或话题）                                            ◆            And now for some travel news.            下面播报几条旅游新闻。                                      ˌnow, ˈnow                  (          also          ˌnow ˈthen          )                                      used to show in a mild way that you do not approve of sth              （温和地表示不赞同）可是，好啦                                            ◆            Now then, that's enough noise.            好啦，这够吵了。                                      now… now…                              at one time… at another time…              时而…时而…                                            ◆            Her moods kept changing—now happy, now sad.            她的情绪总是变幻不定，时而欢喜，时而忧伤。                                      (it's) ˌnow or ˈnever                              this is the only opportunity sb will have to do sth              机不可失；勿失良机                                                  ˈnow then                  1          =                          now, now                                                2                      used when making a suggestion or an offer              （提出建议或提供帮助）喂，听我说                                            ◆            Now then, who wants to come for a walk?            喂，谁想出来走走？                                      ˈnow what?        (          informal)                          1                      (            also            what is it ˈnow?            )                                used when you are annoyed because sb is always asking questions or interrupting you              （对某人的不断提问或打扰感到厌烦）又怎么了                                            ◆            ‘Yes, but Dad…’ ‘Now what?’            “是的，可是爸爸…”“又怎么了？”                                    2                      used to say that you do not know what to do next in a particular situation              （不知道下一步该做什么）现在该怎么办                                                                conjunction        ★                    now(that)…              because the thing mentioned is happening or has just happened        既然；由于                    ◆      Now that the kids have left home we've got a lot of extra space.      孩子们都离开家了，我们住着就更宽绰了。                  now              /        naʊ                ;          NAmE                naʊ                /             now[naʊ]CET4CET6TEM4考研c19012080569715941341233901091r7265761926141214820510093910229944764ADV9314435493CONJ2412543513Spoken:342510403现在(94%)，此刻(3%)，立刻(1%)，目前的(1%)，现存的(1%)adv.现在；如今；立刻adj.现在的n.现在；目前conj.由于；既然

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Collins	now ★★★★★ /na͟ʊ/ 1 [ADV 副词]现在；如今 You use now to refer to the present time, often in contrast to a time in the past or the future. [ADV with cl] She's a widow now... 她现在是寡妇。 But we are now a much more fragmented society... 但我们现在所处的是一个更加四分五裂的社会。 Beef now costs well over 30 roubles a pound... 牛肉现在卖到了每磅30多卢布。 She should know that by now. 她现在应该知道了。 Now is also a pronoun. Now is the time when we must all live as economically as possible. 现在到了我们都必须尽可能节衣缩食的时候了。 2 [ADV 副词]马上；立刻 If you do something now, you do it immediately. [ADV after v] I'm sorry, but I must go now... 很抱歉我得马上走了。 I fear that if I don't write now I shall never have another opportunity to do so. 我担心如果我不立即开始写作的话，就永远都不会再有机会了。 Now is also a pronoun. Now is your chance to talk to him. 现在你跟他说话的机会来了。 3 [CONJ-SUBORD 连词]既然；由于 You use now or now that to indicate that an event has occurred and as a result something else may or will happen. Now you're settled, why don't you take up some serious study?... 既然你已经安顿下来了，为什么不开始正经地学点东西呢？ Now that she was retired she lived with her sister. 现在她已经退休了，和姐姐一起住。 4 [ADV 副词]这一来；这下 You use now to indicate that a particular situation is the result of something that has recently happened. [ADV with cl] Mrs Chandra has received one sweater for each of her five children and says that the winter will not be so hard now... 钱德拉夫人已经收到了5个孩子每人一件的毛衣，她说这下冬天就不那么难挨了。 She told me not to repeat it, but now I don't suppose it matters... 她曾告诉我不要再重蹈覆辙，但这下我认为已经无关紧要了。 Diplomats now expect the mission to be much less ambitious. 这一来外交官们估计这次任务会轻松很多。 5 [ADV 副词](用于讲述故事或过去的事情)这时，这会儿 In stories and accounts of past events, now is used to refer to the particular time that is being written or spoken about. [ADV with cl] She felt a little better now... 这时她觉得好点儿了。 It was too late now for Blake to lock his room door... 这会儿布莱克再锁房门已太晚了。 By now it was completely dark outside. 这会儿外面全黑了。 6 [ADV 副词]到现在；迄今 You use now in statements which specify the length of time up to the present that something has lasted. [ADV with v] They've been married now for 30 years... 到现在他们已经结婚30年了。 They have been missing for a long time now... 现在他们已失踪很长一段时间了。 It's some days now since I heard anything. 我已经有一段时间没听到过什么消息了。 7 [ADV 副词](引起听者的注意或改变话题)喂，喏，好 You say 'Now' or 'Now then' to indicate to the person or people you are with that you want their attention, or that you are about to change the subject. [ADV cl] [SPOKEN 口语] 'Now then,' Max said, 'to get back to the point.'... “好吧”，马克斯说，“回到正题上来。” She stays at school for drama and doesn't get back till nine. Now, what's everyone drinking?... 她留在学校排戏，要到9点才回来。喂，大家要喝什么？ Now then, laddie, what's the trouble?... 喂，老弟，怎么啦？ Now, can we move on and discuss the vital business of the day, please. 好，我们继续好吗？讨论一下今天的重要事务。 8 [ADV 副词](用于考虑接下来想说的内容)哦，嗯 Some people say 'Now' when they are thinking of what to say next. [ADV cl] [SPOKEN 口语] Now, er, dogs can live to fifteen... 哦，狗能活15年。 Now, erm, obviously some of our listeners may have some ideas. 嗯，对了，显然我们的一些听众可能会有些想法。 9 [ADV 副词](用于委婉地强调请求或命令)好，行 You use now to give a slight emphasis to a request or command. [ADV with cl] [SPOKEN 口语] Come on now. You know you must be hungry... 好，来吧，你肯定已经饿了。 Come and sit down here, now... 好，来，坐在这儿。 Now don't talk so loud and bother him, honey. 亲爱的，好了，别这么大声说话打扰他。 10 [ADV 副词](引出与已讲述内容有关的信息及继续讲述之前需要了解的信息)你看，喏 You can say 'Now' to introduce information which is relevant to the part of a story or account that you have reached, and which needs to be known before you can continue. [ADV cl] [SPOKEN 口语] My son went to Almeria in Southern Spain. Now he and his wife are people who love a quiet holiday... 我儿子去了西班牙南部的阿尔梅里亚，你看，他和妻子是喜欢过安静假期的那种人。 Now, I hadn't told him these details, so he must have done some research on his own. 你看，我没有告诉他这些细节，因此他一定是自己作了一些调查。 11 [ADV 副词](引出对照)然而，不过 You say 'Now' to introduce something which contrasts with what you have just said. [ADV cl] [SPOKEN 口语] Now, if it was me, I'd want to do more than just change the locks... 不过，如果是我，我要做的就不仅仅是换锁了。 Now, as for the Democrats, they've been able to use this issue quite effectively to portray the president as insensitive. 然而，对民主党人来说，他们成功利用了这个问题来渲染总统的麻木不仁。 12 [PHRASE 短语]时而；有时 If you say that something happens now and then or every now and again, you mean that it happens sometimes but not very often or regularly. [PHR with cl] My father has a collection of magazines to which I return every now and then... 我爸爸收藏了很多杂志，我有时会翻看一下。 Now and again he'd join in when we were playing video games. 我们玩电子游戏时，他偶尔会和我们一起玩。 13 [PHRASE 短语]很快；不久；随时 If you say that something will happen any day now ,any moment now, or any time now, you mean that it will happen very soon. [PHR with cl] Jim expects to be sent to Europe any day now... 吉姆预计随时会被派到欧洲去。 Any moment now the silence will be broken. 寂静随时会被打破。 14 [PHRASE 短语](用于转换话题或播报新活动)下面 People such as television presenters sometimes use now for when they are going to start talking about a different subject or presenting a new activity. [PHR n] [SPOKEN 口语] And now for something completely different... 下面是完全不同的事情。 Now for a quick look at some of the other stories in the news. 下面我们快速浏览一下其他新闻报道。 15 [PHRASE 短语]刚才；方才 Just now means a very short time ago. [PHR with cl] [SPOKEN 口语] You looked pretty upset just now... 你刚才看上去挺难过的。 I spoke just now of being in love... 我刚才说起坠入爱河的事。 Just now I thought I saw someone. 我想我刚才看到了什么人。 16 [PHRASE 短语]此刻；目前 You use just now when you want to say that a particular situation exists at the time when you are speaking, although it may change in the future. [cl PHR] [SPOKEN 口语] I'm pretty busy just now... 我现在特别忙。 Mr Goldsworth is not available just now. 戈兹沃斯先生这会儿没时间。 17 [PHRASE 短语]机不可失；勿失良机；错过这村没这店 If you say 'It's now or never', you mean that something must be done immediately, because if it is not done immediately there will not be another chance to do it. [V inflects] [SPOKEN 口语] It's now or never, so make up your mind... 机不可失，下决心吧。 Much as I hate to go, it's now or never. 虽然我很讨厌去，但也就此一回了。 18 [CONVENTION 惯用语](用于劝慰他人)好啦，好啦；得啦，得啦 You can say 'now, now' as a friendly way of trying to comfort someone who is upset or distressed. [SPOKEN 口语] 'I figure it's all over.'—'Now, now. You did just fine.' “我想都过去了。”——“好啦，好啦，你做得还不错。” 'I want to go with you, Daddy.'—'Now, now, sweetheart.' “爸爸，我想和你一起去。”——“好吧，好吧，小宝贝。” 19 [CONVENTION 惯用语](用于友好地告诫别人)算了，算了；好了，好了 You can say 'Now, then' or 'Now, now' when you want to give someone you know well a friendly warning not to behave in a particular way. [SPOKEN 口语] Now then, no unpleasantness, please... 好了，别争了，好吗? Now, now Roger, I'm sure you didn't mean it but that remark was in very poor taste. 算了，罗杰，我肯定你不是那个意思，但那话太难听了。
Oxford	now ★ / naʊ ; NAmE naʊ / adverb , conjunction adverb ★ 1 ★ (at) the present time 现在；目前；此刻 ◆ Where are you living now? 你现在住在哪里？ ◆ It's been two weeks now since she called. 她上次来电距今已经有两个星期了。 ◆ It's too late now. 现在太晚了。 ◆ From now onI'll be more careful. 从今以后，我会更加细心。 ◆ He'll be home by now. 他现在该到家了。 ◆ I've lived at home up till now. 我一直住在家里。 ◆ That's all for now. 暂时就这些。 2 ★ at or from this moment, but not before 现在；从现在开始 ◆ Start writing now. 现在开始写吧。 ◆ I am now ready to answer your questions. 我现在可以回答你们的问题了。 3 ★ ( informal) used to show that you are annoyed about sth （表示厌烦） ◆ Now they want to tax food! 他们竟然要对食品收税！ ◆ What do you want now? 你又想要什么？ ◆ It's broken. Now I'll have to get a new one. 旧的破了，我只好去买个新的了。 4 ★ used to get sb's attention before changing the subject or asking them to do sth （改变话题或要对方做某事前，引起对方注意）喂，哎，嗨 ◆ Now, listen to what she's saying. 嗨，听听她在讲什么。 ◆ Now, the next point is quite complex. 请注意，下一点非常复杂。 ◆ Now come and sit down. 喂，过来坐下。 ◆ Now let me think… 嗯，让我想想… IDIOMS ★ (every) now and aˈgain/ˈthen from time to time; occasionally 有时；偶尔；时常 ◆ Every now and again she checked to see if he was still asleep. 她隔一会儿就看看他是否还在睡觉。 now for ˈsb/ˈsth used when turning to a fresh activity or subject （转向新的活动或话题） ◆ And now for some travel news. 下面播报几条旅游新闻。 ˌnow, ˈnow ( also ˌnow ˈthen ) used to show in a mild way that you do not approve of sth （温和地表示不赞同）可是，好啦 ◆ Now then, that's enough noise. 好啦，这够吵了。 now… now… at one time… at another time… 时而…时而… ◆ Her moods kept changing—now happy, now sad. 她的情绪总是变幻不定，时而欢喜，时而忧伤。 (it's) ˌnow or ˈnever this is the only opportunity sb will have to do sth 机不可失；勿失良机 ˈnow then 1 = now, now 2 used when making a suggestion or an offer （提出建议或提供帮助）喂，听我说 ◆ Now then, who wants to come for a walk? 喂，谁想出来走走？ ˈnow what? ( informal) 1 ( also what is it ˈnow? ) used when you are annoyed because sb is always asking questions or interrupting you （对某人的不断提问或打扰感到厌烦）又怎么了 ◆ ‘Yes, but Dad…’ ‘Now what?’ “是的，可是爸爸…”“又怎么了？” 2 used to say that you do not know what to do next in a particular situation （不知道下一步该做什么）现在该怎么办 conjunction ★ now(that)… because the thing mentioned is happening or has just happened 既然；由于 ◆ Now that the kids have left home we've got a lot of extra space. 孩子们都离开家了，我们住着就更宽绰了。 now / naʊ ; NAmE naʊ /
LDC	now1 adverb now2 conjunction nownow1 /naʊ/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1at the present time at this time: They now live in the city centre. There’s nothing I can do about this right now (=exactly now).by now Sonia should have been home by now. Do you think she’s OK?up to now/until now Until now, doctors have been able to do very little to treat this disease. Please try to be more careful from now on (=starting from now).for now (=for a short time) Just leave your shoes on the back porch for now.just now especially British English (=at the present time) There are a lot of bargains in the shops just now.2immediately immediately: The bell has rung – stop writing now. If we leave now, we’ll be there before dark.3realizing used when you know or understand something because of something you have just seen, just been told etc: Having met the rest of the family, she now saw where he got his temper from.4three weeks/two years etc now used to say how long ago something started: They’ve been going out together for a long time now. It’s been over five years now since I started working here. It’s now a month since we bought the car and it’s broken down three times already.5(every) now and then/now and again sometimes: I hear from him every now and then.SPOKEN PHRASES6a)used when getting someone’s attention before continuing what you are saying or changing the subject: Now, let’s move on to the question of payment. b)used at the beginning of a sentence when asking for information: Now, what did you say your name was? c)used when pausing when you are thinking what to say next: Now, let’s see, oh yes – they wanted to know what time you’ll be back on Friday. d)used to say that if the situation was different, something different would happen: Now if I’d been in charge there’s no way I’d have let them use the van. e)used to make someone calm, or comfort them when they are angry, upset etc: Come on now, don’t cry. f)used when telling or reminding someone to do something: Now hurry up! I haven’t got all day. Don’t forget now, you have a dental appointment Thursday afternoon.7any day/minute etc now very soon: The guests will arrive any minute now.8just now a moment ago: Was that you singing just now?9now then used to get someone’s attention before telling them to do something or asking them a question: Now then, what seems to be the problem here? Now then, try to sit up and have some of this soup.10well now used when giving an opinion or asking someone to tell you something: Well now, what’s all this I hear about you getting married?11now for something used when saying what you are going to do next: Thanks, Norma, and now for a look at tomorrow’s weather.12and now used when introducing the next activity, performer etc: And now, live from New York, it’s David Letterman!13now now a)used to make someone calm or comfort them when they are angry, upset etc: Now now, don’t worry. Everything will be okay. b)especially British English used when telling someone not to behave badly: Now now, leave your sister alone.14not now used to tell someone that you do not want to talk to them or do something now, because you are busy, tired etc: ‘Tell me a story.’ ‘Not now, Daddy’s working.’15now what? used when an attempt to do something has failed and you do not know what to do next: Kate tried each of the keys, but none of them fit. ‘Now what?’ she thought.16now you’re talking used to tell someone that you agree very much with what they are saying: ‘Feel like going out for a beer?’ ‘Now you’re talking.’17it’s now or never used to say that if someone does not do something now, they will not get another chance to do it: Quite suddenly, her mind was made up. It was now or never.18now’s the time (for somebody) to do something used to say that someone should do something now, because it is the right time to do it: Now’s the time to buy a car, while the interest rates are low.19what is it now?/now what? used when you are annoyed because someone keeps interrupting you or asking you things: ‘Mom, can you come here for a minute?’ ‘What is it now?’20now you tell me! used when you are annoyed or amused because someone has just told you something they should have told you before: ‘You didn’t need to make anything for dinner – Dad’s bringing home pizza.’ ‘Oh, now you tell me!’21now ... now ... literary used to say that at one moment someone or something does one thing and immediately after, they do something else: The eagle glided through the sky, now rising, now falling.THESAURUSnow at this time: · Where are you living now?· The population is much larger now than it used to be.currently formal now – used when describing what a situation is like: · The firm currently employs 113 people.· Currently, the starting salary is around £20,000.at the moment now – used when talking about a short period of time, after which the situation is likely to change: · I think she’s at lunch at the moment – can I ask her to call you back?· At the moment I’m working in a restaurant, but I’m hoping to go to college.at present/at the present time formal (also presently American English) now – used when you do not expect something that is true now to be permanent: · Many areas are inaccessible at present due to heavy snow.· The official currency is the crown, presently about 30 to the dollar.for the time being now – used when a situation is likely to change, especially because an arrangement is only temporary: · You can stay here for the time being, until you find a flat. now1 adverb now2 conjunction nownow2 ●●● S1 W3 (also ˈnow that) conjunction Examples Collocations Phrases because of something or as a result of something: Now that we know each other a little better, we get along fine. I’m going to relax now the school year is over. Now that I think of it, I acted the same way when I was his age.
WDF	now [naʊ] CET4CET6TEM4考研 c1901 20805 6971 5941 3412 3390 1091 r72 657619 261412 148205 100939 102299 44764 ADV93 14435493 CONJ2412 543513 Spoken: 342510403 现在(94%)，此刻(3%)，立刻(1%)，目前的(1%)，现存的(1%) adv.现在；如今；立刻 adj.现在的 n.现在；目前 conj.由于；既然

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