1. happening or done without delay
立即的，即刻的
The company promised an immediate response to the complaint.
公司承諾對投訴做出立即回應。
We need to take immediate action to solve this problem.
我們需要立即採取行動來解決這個問題。
Immediate Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
immediate
adjective
快速理解
What does "Immediate" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Immediate"?
形容事件、反應或關係在時間、空間或順序上緊密相連，沒有延遲或間隔。
- 1
時間上立刻發生
EN: happening or done without any delay
翻譯: 立即的，即刻的
- 2
空間或關係上最接近
EN: nearest in space, time, or relationship
翻譯: 最接近的，直接的
- 3
當下最緊迫或重要
EN: most important or pressing at the present time
翻譯: 當前的，緊迫的
- 4
直接產生，無中介
EN: directly caused by something, with nothing in between
翻譯: 直接的，無中介的
小提醒：注意「immediate family」指的是核心家庭成員（如父母、子女、配偶），而非泛指所有親戚。
發音（How to Pronounce "Immediate" in English）
How to pronounce "Immediate" in English?"Immediate" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Immediate" from YouTube Videos
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“This is a world of atomized capitalism, So it's small trades by small people, but it's very informed, safe, convenient, low-overhead and immediate.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Immediate"?How does "Immediate" change by context?
2. existing now and needing urgent attention
當前的，迫切的
Our immediate concern is the safety of the passengers.
我們當前的首要關切是乘客的安全。
The immediate problem is a lack of funding.
迫切的問題是資金不足。
3. next to or very close to something
緊鄰的，最接近的
The hotel is in the immediate vicinity of the airport.
這家酒店就在機場的緊鄰區域。
Please notify your immediate family members.
請通知你最親近的家人。
4. direct, without anything coming between
直接的
He is the immediate successor to the CEO.
他是執行長的直接繼任者。
The report had an immediate impact on public opinion.
這份報告對公眾輿論產生了直接的影響。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Immediate"?How to make natural sentences with "Immediate"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| immediate + noun | 立即的，即刻的 | The medicine had an **immediate** effect. (這藥產生了立竿見影的效果。) |
| immediate + family/area/surroundings | 直系的；緊鄰的，附近的 | Only **immediate** family attended the ceremony. (只有直系親屬參加了儀式。) |
| in the immediate future | 在不久的將來 | No major changes are planned for the **immediate** future. (在不久的將來，沒有計劃進行重大改變。) |
| require/immediate + attention/action | 需要立即關注/行動 | This is a crisis that requires **immediate** attention. (這是一場需要立即關注的危機。) |
| with immediate effect | 立即生效 | The new policy comes into force **with immediate effect**. (新政策立即生效。) |
用法說明
How is "Immediate" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Immediate"?
immediate + noun 與 immediate to + verb
- immediate + noun 用於描述與某事物在時間、空間或順序上直接相關，中間沒有其他事物介入。
- immediate to + verb 則較為少見，通常用於正式或法律文件，表示「緊接著就做某事」或「對做某事有直接影響」。
- 在大多數日常及描述性情境中，immediate + noun 是標準且自然的用法。
- 若想表達「需要立即處理」，更常見的說法是 need immediate attention 或 require immediate action，而非使用 immediate to 結構。 EN: The report requires your immediate attention. 翻譯: 這份報告需要你立即關注。
EN:The law had immediate effects on the industry.
翻譯:這項法律對該產業產生了立竿見影的影響。
總結建議
在絕大多數情況下，使用「immediate + 名詞」的結構來表達「直接的、立即的」之意即可。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Immediate" and similar words?How to choose "Immediate" vs alternatives?
immediate vs instant
「immediate」強調時間或空間上直接、無間隔；「instant」則強調發生或完成的速度極快，幾乎無需等待。
immediate vs direct
「immediate」側重時間或邏輯上的緊接與無延遲；「direct」側重空間、路徑或關係上的不繞彎、直達。
immediate vs urgent
「immediate」指需要馬上處理或發生的；「urgent」則強調事情非常重要、緊迫，需要優先關注。
口語用法
How is "Immediate" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Immediate"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述剛得知、剛發生的事情，帶有「立刻」、「當下」的意味。 EN: I heard the news and had an immediate reaction. 翻譯: 我一聽到消息，當下就有反應。
EN:Her immediate thought was to call for help.
翻譯:她腦中第一個念頭就是立刻求救。
語氣強調
用來強調時間或因果關係上的「毫無延遲」，加強語氣的緊迫感。 EN: I need an immediate answer, please. 翻譯: 我需要一個立即的回覆，拜託。
EN:The medicine provided immediate relief.
翻譯:這藥馬上就緩解了症狀。
停頓填充
在思考下一句話時，有時會用 "immediate" 來填充停頓，通常與 "the immediate" 或 "my immediate" 連用，指「眼前的事」。 EN: Well, my immediate... concern is the budget. 翻譯: 呃，我眼前…最關心的是預算問題。
EN:Let's deal with the immediate... and then plan ahead.
翻譯:我們先處理眼前…的事，再來規劃未來。
正式寫作注意：在正式書寫中（如報告、論文），應避免使用上述口語中的停頓填充用法。建議使用更完整、明確的詞組，例如 "the most pressing issue" 或 "the current situation"，以保持文章的流暢與嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Immediate"?What fixed phrases with "Immediate" should I remember?
immediate family
immediate + [noun]
直系親屬（如父母、子女、配偶）
take immediate effect
take + immediate + [noun]
立即生效
immediate response
immediate + [noun]
立即回應
in the immediate area
in the immediate + [noun]
在緊鄰的區域；在附近
require immediate attention
require/immediate + [noun]
需要立即關注/處理
in the immediate future
in the immediate + [noun]
在不久的將來；近期內
immediate superior
immediate + [noun]
直屬上司
take immediate action
take + immediate + [noun]
立即採取行動
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Immediate"?Which "Immediate" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I need an immediate answer of my question.
✓I need an immediate answer to my question.
「immediate」修飾名詞時，其後的名詞搭配的介系詞仍需遵循該名詞的慣用搭配。"answer" 的正確介系詞是 "to"，而非 "of"。
×Please take an immediate action.
✓Please take immediate action.
「action」在此為不可數名詞，表示「行動」這個概念，前面不應使用不定冠詞 "an"。"immediate action" 是固定且常見的搭配。
×He is my immediate brother.
✓He is my direct brother. / He is my full brother.
「immediate」用於家庭關係時，僅限於「immediate family」（直系親屬/核心家庭），指父母、子女、配偶及親兄弟姐妹。描述具體的兄弟姊妹關係時，應使用 "direct", "full", 或 "biological" 等詞。
×The medicine gave an immediate effect.
✓The medicine took immediate effect.
表達「立即生效」的固定動詞片語是 "take effect"，而非 "give an effect"。"immediate" 在此修飾的是生效的「速度」。
×We live in the immediate area of the school.
✓We live in the immediate vicinity of the school.
雖然 "area" 意思相近，但與 "immediate" 搭配表示「緊鄰的周邊區域」時，更地道、更常見的用詞是 "vicinity"（"in the immediate vicinity of"）。使用 "area" 會顯得不太自然。
×His immediate reaction was shocked.
✓His immediate reaction was one of shock. / He was immediately shocked.
「reaction」是名詞，其後接的補語應為名詞性結構（如 "one of shock"）或形容詞修飾名詞（如 "a shocked reaction"）。不能直接用形容詞 "shocked" 作為 "was" 後的主詞補語來描述 "reaction"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Immediate"?What are tense/participle forms of "Immediate"?