9.18. gy. TOP 3000 (példák)

moment noun /ˈməʊ.mənt/ 1 pillanat (rövid időtartam) [C]

I'll be back in a moment.

Can you wait a moment?

For a moment I thought it was Anna.

I'm expecting her to come at any moment.

Have you got a moment ?

brief adjective /briːf/ rövid (idő, leírás, beszámoló, stb.)

His acceptance speech was very brief.

I had a brief look at her report before the meeting.

It'll only be a brief visit because we really haven't much time.

The company issued a brief statement about yesterday's accident.

immediate adjective /ɪˈmiː.di.ət/ 1 azonnali

We must make an immediate response.

The directors have demanded his immediate resignation.

They promise immediate action to help the unemployed.

immediate adjective /ɪˈmiː.di.ət/ 2 közvetlen, sürgős (jelenleg fontos/figyelmet igénylő)

We have no immediate plans.

Our immediate concern is getting food and water to the refugees.

instant adjective /ˈɪnt.stənt/ azonnali; gyorsan/azonnal elkészíthető (pl. étel)

This type of account offers you instant access to your money.

Contrary to expectations, the film was an instant success.

quick adjective /kwɪk/ 2 gyors (rövid ideig tartó)

Can I ask you a quick question?

I had a quick coffee and left the house.

I only had time for a quick look at the paper this morning.

Could I have a quick word with you, Annie?

short adjective /ʃɔːt/ 2 rövid (időben)

a short film/visit

He's grown so much in such a short time.

I work much better if I take a short break every hour or so.

urgent adjective /ˈɜː.dʒənt/ sürgős

an urgent message

He's got to sign that paper - will you tell him it's urgent?

Many people are in urgent need of food and water.

briefly adverb /ˈbriː.fli/ röviden (kis ideig); gyorsan

We chatted briefly about the weather.

Phrases and idioms:

a while egy (rövid) idő

I only stayed for a short while.

You were there a while, weren't you?

"When did that happen?" "Oh, it was a while ago".

After a while, Roberto came back inside.

I haven't seen him for a while.

I'll be fine in a while.