now
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现在, 目前
at this moment or time
- I am cooking dinner now, but we can watch a movie after dinner.
我现在在做晚饭，但我们可以晚饭后看电影。
- Keep it quiet, the children are sleeping now.
保持安静，孩子们现在在睡觉。
- My mom is shopping at the grocery store now.
我妈妈现在在杂货店购物。
- She is taking a shower now to freshen up after a long day.
她现在正在洗澡，以在漫长的一天后恢复精神。
- We are cleaning the house now, we have a party tonight.
我们现在正在打扫房子，今晚有个派对。
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现在, 立即
immediately, without any delay
- You need to leave now if you want to catch the train.
如果你想赶上火车，你需要现在离开。
- Call the doctor now; it’s an emergency.
现在就叫医生；这是紧急情况。
- Now, we must make a decision before it's too late.
现在，我们必须做出决定，否则就太晚了。
- Start the project now to meet the deadline.
现在开始项目以赶上截止日期。
- Come here now, and I'll show you how it’s done.
现在过来，我会告诉你这是怎么做的。
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现在, 目前
in light of the present situation or conditions
- Now I realize what you were trying to tell me.
现在我明白你想告诉我什么了。
- It is now clear that the proposal requires significant changes.
现在很明显，该提案需要重大修改。
- Now, without their star player, the team will have to adjust its strategy.
现在，没有了他们的明星球员，球队将不得不调整其策略。
- It is now evident that the original approach was flawed.
现在很明显，原来的方法是有缺陷的。
- Now I know why you were so excited yesterday.
现在我知道你昨天为什么这么兴奋了。
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现在, 接下来
used to signal a shift in conversation or activity, introducing a new direction or focus
- Now, let’s talk about the upcoming event.
现在，让我们谈谈即将到来的活动。
- We turn our attention to the financial report now.
我们现在将注意力转向财务报告 现在.
- Now, onto the second item on our agenda.
现在，我们来看议程上的第二项。
- I want to focus on how we can improve team communication now.
我想专注于我们现在如何能改善团队沟通。
- Now, let’s examine the next chapter in the book.
现在，让我们来查看书中的下一章。
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现在, 那么
used to pause or signal hesitation, often when considering something before responding or acting
- Let me think about that for a moment now.
让我现在想一下，现在。
- Should we proceed with the plan, now, or reconsider it?
我们应该继续执行计划，现在，还是重新考虑？
- Now, I’m not sure if that’s the best idea.
现在，我不确定这是否是最好的主意。
- Let’s see now if we can come up with a solution.
让我们现在看看是否能想出解决办法。
- Now, if you ask me, I would suggest a different approach.
现在，如果你问我，我会建议一种不同的方法。
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现在, 马上
used to highlight a question, request, command, or instruction with urgency
- Now, tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.
现在，告诉我会议期间到底发生了什么。
- Now, listen carefully to the instructions before proceeding.
现在，在继续之前仔细听说明。
- Now, don’t forget to submit the report by the end of the day.
现在，别忘了在今天结束前提交报告。
- Now, be sure to lock the door before you leave.
现在，离开前一定要锁好门。
- Now, could you pass me the papers?
现在，你能把文件递给我吗？
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现在, 呢
used at the end of a question to express surprise, doubt, or irony
- He finished the project on time, huh?Did he now?
他按时完成了项目，是吧？他现在做了现在？
- She thinks she can sing better than anyone in the class, really?Can she now?
她认为她可以比班上任何人都唱得更好，真的吗？她现在可以吗，现在？
- John says he’s never been to Paris.Has he now?
约翰说他从未去过巴黎。他现在去了现在吗？
- The store is closing down soon, apparently.Is it now?
商店显然快要关门了。是现在吗？
- Tom’s convinced he can beat me at chess.Does he now?
汤姆确信他能在国际象棋中击败我。现在，他这么认为吗？
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时而, 有时
used to indicate something happening intermittently or alternately
- Now one player is leading, now another, keeping the game exciting.
现在一个玩家领先，现在另一个，保持游戏的兴奋。
- She was, now calm and composed, now filled with excitement.
她，时而平静沉着，时而充满兴奋。
- The weather changes quickly here: now sunny, now rainy, and sometimes even snowy.
这里的天气变化很快：时而晴朗，时而下雨，有时甚至下雪。
- He was, now cheerful, now introspective, as if his moods kept shifting.
他时而高兴，时而内省，仿佛他的情绪在不断变化。
- Their opinions varied, now agreeing, now debating, depending on the topic.
他们的意见各不相同，时而同意，时而辩论，取决于话题。