instant
adjective uk/ˈɪn.stənt/ us/ˈɪn.stənt/
B2 立即的，即刻的
happening immediately, without any delay
This type of account offers you instant access to your money. 这种账户允许随时支取存款。
Contrary to expectations, the film was an instant success. 与预期相反，这部电影一上演即获得成功。
（食品或饮品）快餐的，方便的，速溶的
Instant food or drink is dried, usually in the form of a powder, and can be prepared very quickly by adding hot water.
instant coffee/soup 速溶咖啡／快餐汤
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- I'm afraid Dad took an instant dislike to this new boyfriend of yours.
- Some people expect instant gratification .
- I felt an instant aversion to his parents.
- There's no instant way of finding a cure - it's just a process of trial and error.
- I can't stand instant coffee.
instant
noun [ S ] uk/ˈɪn.stənt/ us/ˈɪn.stənt/
瞬息，顷刻
an extremely short period of time
In an instant her mood had changed. 顷刻间她的情绪就变了。
The startled boy froze for an instant, then fled. 那个受惊的男孩愣了片刻，然后就逃跑了。
"Stop that noise this instant (= now)!" 马上把那噪音停下来！
I'll call you the instant (= as soon as) I get home. 我一到家就给你打电话。
Synonyms: jiffy moment (SHORT TIME)split second
Compare: in a trice