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。