moment
/ˈməʊmənt/ · /ˈmoʊmənt/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #538 in the learning path
片刻；一会儿
Definitions
n. A very short period of time.
片刻；一会儿
n. A particular point in time, sometimes especially important.
时刻；时机
Example
Wait a moment while I put my shoes on.
等一会儿，我穿上鞋就好。
The opening of the new railway marked a significant moment in the region's economic development.
新铁路的开通标志着该地区经济发展中的一个重要时刻。
Collocations
- at the moment
- in a moment
- a brief moment
- a turning point moment
Word family
- momentary (adj.)
- momentarily (adv.)
Synonyms
- instant
Usage tip
at the moment指现在；in a moment指马上。
FAQ
- What does moment mean?
- A very short period of time. A particular point in time, sometimes especially important.
- How is moment pronounced?
- UK /ˈməʊmənt/, US /ˈmoʊmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
