1. immediately; without any delay
立即，馬上
The pain disappeared instantly.
疼痛立刻就消失了。
She recognized him instantly.
她馬上就認出了他。
Instantly Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
instantly
adverb
快速理解
What does "Instantly" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Instantly"?
表示某件事發生得極其迅速，幾乎沒有時間間隔。
- 1
立即發生
EN: happening immediately, without any delay.
翻譯: 指動作或事件在極短的時間內發生，沒有等待。
- 2
即刻反應
EN: as soon as something else happens.
翻譯: 表示一個動作緊接著另一個動作發生，有因果或時間上的緊密連接。
- 3
立即有效
EN: producing an immediate effect or result.
翻譯: 形容某事物能立刻產生效果或解決問題。
小提醒：「instantly」強調的是「瞬間、即刻」，比「soon」或「shortly」的時間感更短、更立即。
發音（How to Pronounce "Instantly" in English）
How to pronounce "Instantly" in English?"Instantly" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Instantly" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Instantly"?How does "Instantly" change by context?
2. as soon as something happens; the moment that
一...就...；在...的瞬間
Instantly the door opened, the alarm sounded.
門一打開，警報就響了。
I knew instantly that something was wrong.
我立刻就察覺到不對勁。
3. used to emphasize how quickly something happens or is done
（用於強調）瞬間地，眨眼間
The new app became instantly popular.
這個新應用程式瞬間爆紅。
He was instantly recognizable in his bright red jacket.
他穿著鮮紅色的夾克，讓人一眼就能認出來。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Instantly"?How to make natural sentences with "Instantly"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| instantly + verb | 立即、馬上（做某事） | The pain instantly disappeared. (疼痛立刻就消失了。) |
| verb + instantly | 立即、馬上（被做） | He was recognized instantly. (他立刻就被認出來了。) |
| instantly + adjective | 立即變得… | The room became instantly quiet. (房間立刻變得安靜。) |
| almost instantly | 幾乎是立刻 | The message was delivered almost instantly. (訊息幾乎是立刻就送達了。) |
用法說明
How is "Instantly" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Instantly"?
instantly doing vs instantly to do
- "instantly doing" 通常描述一個立即發生的動作或反應，強調瞬間的狀態或結果。
- "instantly to do" 的結構在標準英語中並不常見。正確的用法是將 "instantly" 置於助動詞或情態動詞（如 will, would, can）之後，再接原形動詞，例如 "would instantly reply"。
- 在 "see/hear/feel + object + instantly + verb" 的結構中，動詞會使用原形（bare infinitive），強調感知到某動作立即發生。 EN: She saw the notification and instantly replied. 翻譯: 她看到通知後立刻回覆了。
EN:He would instantly help anyone in need.
翻譯:他總是會立刻幫助任何需要幫助的人。
總結建議
在大多數情況下，使用 "instantly + 動詞原形" 來描述立即發生的動作，並避免使用 "instantly to do" 這種不自然的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Instantly" and similar words?How to choose "Instantly" vs alternatives?
instantly vs immediately
「instantly」強調動作或反應幾乎沒有時間差，而「immediately」則表示緊接著發生，可能仍有極短暫的間隔。
instantly vs at once
「instantly」側重於瞬間性，而「at once」更強調「毫不遲疑」或「同時進行多件事」。
instantly vs directly
「instantly」指時間上的即刻，而「directly」常指空間上的直接或時間上的「稍後馬上」。
口語用法
How is "Instantly" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Instantly"?
引述
用於引述自己或他人當下的反應或想法，常與引述動詞如 said, thought, was like 連用。
EN: I saw the cake and instantly thought, "I need a slice."
翻譯: 我一看到蛋糕，心裡立刻想：「我得來一塊。」
EN:She read the message and was instantly like, "No way!"
翻譯:她一讀到訊息，馬上就說：「不可能吧！」
語氣強調
強調動作或反應發生得極快，幾乎沒有時間差，用來加強語氣的即時性。 EN: Tell me instantly if you hear any news, okay? 翻譯: 一有消息就立刻告訴我，好嗎？
EN:That joke was so bad, I instantly regretted telling it.
翻譯:那個笑話太爛了，我說完立刻就後悔了。
停頓填充
在對話中稍作停頓後使用，表示在短暫思考後得出的即時結論或決定。 EN: Hmm... okay, instantly no. That plan sounds risky. 翻譯: 嗯…好吧，立刻否決。那個計畫聽起來很冒險。
EN:Well, I heard the price and instantly knew I couldn't afford it.
翻譯:這個嘛，我一聽到價格，馬上就知道我負擔不起。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業文件中，建議使用更正式的替代詞，如 immediately, at once, without delay，以保持語氣的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Instantly"?What fixed phrases with "Instantly" should I remember?
instantly recognizable
instantly + adjective
立即可以辨認出的
instantly become
instantly + verb
瞬間變成
instantly available
instantly + adjective
立即可用的
instantly access
instantly + verb
立即存取
instantly understand
instantly + verb
立刻明白
instantly popular
instantly + adjective
瞬間爆紅的
instantly gratifying
instantly + adjective
能立即獲得滿足的
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Instantly"?Which "Instantly" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I instantly knew the answer.
✓I knew the answer instantly.
雖然語法上沒有錯誤，但副詞 'instantly' 通常更自然地放在句尾或動詞之後，以強調動作的即時性。將它放在句尾聽起來更自然、更地道。
×I will call you instantly I get home.
✓I will call you the instant I get home.
'instantly' 是副詞，不能直接用作連接詞來引導時間子句。正確的用法是使用名詞短語 'the instant' 或 'as soon as' 來連接兩個句子。
×He is instantly a good teacher.
✓He instantly became a good teacher. / He is a natural teacher.
'instantly' 通常描述一個立即發生的動作或變化，而不是一個持續的狀態。描述狀態時，應使用其他詞彙如 'naturally' 或重組句子以強調變化的瞬間。
×Please do it instantly.
✓Please do it right away. / Please do it immediately.
在祈使句中，'instantly' 聽起來可能過於強硬或戲劇化，像是命令。在大多數日常或禮貌性的請求中，'right away' 或 'immediately' 是更常見、更自然的選擇。
×It was an instantly success.
✓It was an instant success.
這裡需要一個形容詞來修飾名詞 'success'。'instant' 是形容詞，意思是『立即的、速成的』。'instantly' 是副詞，只能用來修飾動詞、形容詞或其他副詞。
詞形變化
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