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Shortly I Adv Graded 副词 Happen   [Adv V Speak

英语单词 shortly
英美音标 英 ['ʃɔːtli] 美 ['ʃɔːrtli]
中文释义 adv.立刻;马上
英语例句 (1) And it's hardly a coincidence that shortly after Usmanov hires a big shot PR firm these kinds of pieces begin to appear in the papers.
(2) I hope to announce the winner shortly.
(3) I shall therefore be going to the bank shortly to complete these formalities so that there is no further delay in releasing the documents and consignment.
中文例句 (1) 当乌斯马诺夫刚刚雇用了强悍的公关公司后,这类东西就立刻出现在报纸上,很难让人信服这只是一种巧合。
(2) 我希望马上宣布胜利者的名字。
(3) 我因此将打算马上去银行来完成这些手续以便在让渡货物和文件的过程中别再耽误了。
柯林斯解释
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[ADV-GRADED 副词]不多时;不久;立刻 If something happens shortly after or before something else, it happens not long after or before it. If something is going to happen shortly, it is going to happen soon.
  [ADV with v]
  • Their trial will shortly begin...

    他们的审判很快就要开始了。

  • The work will be completed very shortly...

    这项工作很快就会完成。

  • Shortly after moving into her apartment, she found a job...

    搬进公寓不久,她就找到了份工作。

  • She kept a diary until shortly before her death...

    直到去世前不久她都一直在记日记。

  • Christine didn't answer, and shortly afterwards she left.

    克里斯蒂娜没有回答,不一会儿就离开了。

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[ADV-GRADED 副词]没好气地;不耐烦地;粗鲁地;气冲冲地 If you speak to someone shortly, you speak to them in a cross or impatient way.
  [ADV after v]
  • 'I don't know you,' he said shortly, 'and I'm in a hurry.'

    “我不认识你,”他不耐烦地说,“而且我在赶时间。”

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