1 happening or done without delay 立即的;实时的:
I'd like an immediate answer to my proposal.关于我的建议,我想尽快得到答复。The government responded with immediate action.政府马上采取行动。
2 (only before a noun 只用于名词前) existing now and needing urgent attention 当前的;紧迫的:
Tell me what your immediate needs are.你急需什么可以告诉我。
3 (only before a noun 只用于名词前) nearest in time, position or relationship (时间、位置或关系上)最接近的:
They won't make any changes in the immediate future.他们在短期内不会作出任何变动。He has left most of his money to his immediate family (= parents, children, brothers and sisters).他把大部份钱都留给了直系亲属。
immediate/IˋmidIət; Iˈmiːdiət/adj 1 happening or done without delay 立即的﹐即时的: immediate action/response/reaction a situation that requires immediate action 一个需要立即采取行动的局面2 [only before noun 仅用于名词前] needing to be dealt with quickly 当下的﹔紧迫的: Our immediate concern was to stop the fire. 我们的当务之急是灭火。the most immediate problem 最紧迫的问题3 [only before noun 仅用于名词前] very near to a place 紧邻的: people living in the immediate area 住在邻近地区的居民4 happening just after or just before something else 紧接着的﹔最接近的: plans for the immediate future 短期计划5 immediate family your parents, children, brothers, and sisters 直系亲属