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instantaneous

🇬🇧 UK/,ɪnst(ə)n'teɪnɪəs/🇺🇸 US/.instәn'teinjәs/
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Definitions

adj.

Happening or completed immediately, with no noticeable delay

瞬间的;即时的;即刻发生的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
ststand, set, place
+
aconnector
+
ntbefore, prior
+
aconnector
+
neousfull of, having the quality of
=instantaneous

Common Collocations

  • 1.instantaneous reaction瞬间反应
  • 2.instantaneous response即时响应
  • 3.instantaneous communication即时通讯

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The instantaneous reaction between the chemicals created a bright flash of light.

  • 2.

    Modern communication enables instantaneous contact with people across the entire globe.

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