momentous
[məu'mentəs]
adj.重要的, 重大的
例句与用法:
History bears evidence that each momentous political change is usually followed by an economic revival.
历史证明,在每次重大的政治变革之后随之而来的往往是经济上的复兴。
词形变化:
副词: momentously | 名词: momentousness |
a.
重大的, 重要的
a momentous occasion
一个重要场合
a momentous decision
一个重要决定
momentous
词形变化:
副词: momentously | 名词: momentousness |
同义词:
transient | fleeting | temporary | quick | brief | short | short-lived | transitory | passing | ephemeral | immediate | instant | abrupt | instantaneous | sudden | evanescent | impermanent | slippery | flying | mushroom | momentous | fugitive | momentaneous |
反义词:
agelong |
词义辨析:
同义:
a.重大的; 重要的
important
great
outstanding
considerable
eventful
stirring
influential
powerful
effective
同义参见:
significant
serious
fated
consequential
signal
momentous[məu'mentəs]adj.1.■重大的;重要的2.■[罕用语](人物)重要的;有影响的
momentousmomentous[məuˈmentəs]adj.1.■重大的, 重要的, 声势浩大的a momentous occasion重要的场合
继承用法momentouslyadv.momentousnessn.
adjective
- (of a decision, event, or change) of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future
(决定,事件,变化)重大的,重要的;有深远影响的
a period of momentous changes in East–West relations.
东西方关系发生重大转变的时期。
momentously
adverb
momentousness
noun
momentous
形容词 momentous:
of very great significance
momentous
■"What else do you see?" asked the captain after a moment of silence.
"你还看见什么?"上尉沉默了片刻后又问。
■For a moment his mask of benevolence fell and the real man was revealed.
一刹那间,他慈善的假面扔掉,露出了他的真面目。
■In advanced years a man's mind might go back on him at some unpredictable moment.
上了年纪的人,脑子有时候会一下子不听使唤。
■In a moment he stumble into a trap, set by bear-catcher.
不一会儿他绊跌到捕熊人设的陷阱里。
■I wonder if I may be excused for a moment.
不知能否恕我暂时告退。
■The home side is ire at die moment; but we shall be batting soon.
主队正在进攻,但很快就轮到我们击球了。
■Darling: the popular form of address used in speaking to a person of the opposite sex whose name you cannot at the moment recall.
亲爱的——是当你和一位异性讲话而霎时间想不起其姓名之时用的一般称谓方式。
■From that moment the debate was lost. Churchill sat up, gloating at his critics with a discreet twinkle, like a cat presented with an unexpectedly large bowl of cream.
从那一刻起,辩论就已告失败。丘吉尔坐直身子,扬扬得意地看着批评他的人,审慎地眨着眼睛,那副样子就像猫意想不到地被赏给一大碗奶油似的。
■They want to start a family but can't afford it at the moment.
他们想生个孩子,但暂时还养不起。
■He paused for a moment, and then continued his speech.
他停顿了一下然後继续讲话。
■He decided to visit a friend who lived very near where he was at that moment.
他决定去拜访一位朋友,那位朋友离当时他住的地方很近。
■He was here a moment ago.
他刚才还在这里。
■He pauses a moment at the foot of a tree to take his bearings.
他在一棵树下面停了下来,以便判明自己的方位。
■He arrived at the most opportune moment.
他在最适当的时候到达。
■He had an appointment to see the dentist but he chickened out (of it) at the last moment.
他已预约治牙,但到时候却不敢去了。
■He thought for a moment and then spoke.
他想了片刻,然後说。
■He's dealing with his post at the moment.
他此刻正在处理信件。
■He was silent for a moment, then began his answer.
他沉默了一会儿,然后开始回答。
■He has a lot of financial worries at the moment.
他现在有很多财务上的烦恼事。
■For a moment his life was in jeopardy.
他的生命一度陷入危险中。
■He knew the precise psychological moment when to say nothing.
他知道什么时候该不说话的那心理上精确的一息间。
■He promised to do the job, but he jacked up at the last moment.
他答应做这项工作,但到最后一刻却突然不干了。
■He had promised to help me but at the last moment he drew back.
他答应帮助我,但到最后一刻打了退堂鼓。
■He said he would help us, but at the last moment he ran out on us.
他说他要帮我们的忙,但最后却丢开我们不管了。
■The old suit he is wearing at the moment looks as if it were made before the Flood.
他身穿的这套旧衣服真不知道是哪个朝代做的了。
■He accompany me, however, not lose one moment in continuing his exhortation.
他陪著我,然而不失时机地继续他对我的的规劝。
■He'll be bursting in upon us at any moment.
他随时可能出现在我们眼前。
■But the harsh words of the father in a drunken moment of excessive ancestral pride cause a dignified departure with the conciliatory donation of half her means of subsistence and the intimation that she is rejoining her husband.
但父亲在一次酒后的刺耳话语中说了一些有关家世过分骄矜的话,使苔丝傲然离开了家。她把自己一半的生活费留给父母,并告诉他们她要去找丈夫团聚。
■Can you stop by for a moment on your way home from your firm?
你从公司回家时,能顺便来呆一会儿吗?
■You've arrived at exactly the right moment.
你到得正是时候。
■You'll have to watch for the right moment.
你得等候适当时机。
■Your big moment is at hand.
你的重大时刻即将到来。
■If you will indulge me for one moment (ie allow me to continue to speak), I think I can explain the matter to you.
你要是容我把话说完,我想我可以把此事给你解释清楚。
■A decisive or critical moment or situation.
决定性关头,关键时刻决定性或关键的时刻或状况
■There was not a moment to be lost.
分秒必争。
■I saw the policemen file away a moment ago.
刚才我看见警察排成一列纵队出发了。
■Stop jesting and be serious for a moment!
别开玩笑了,严肃一会儿吧!
■Don't forget, I want my ladder back the moment you have finished with it.
别忘了,你一使用完梯子,就请送还给我。
■Keep back! The building could collapse at any moment.
别靠近! 那建筑物随时可能倒塌。
■For a fleeting moment I thought the car was going to crash.
刹那间我想到汽车要碰撞。
■History bears evidence that each momentous political change is usually followed by an economic revival.
历史证明,在每次重大的政治变革之后随之而来的往往是经济上的复兴。
■The stranger, after listening for a moment, joined in the mournful dirge.
听了一会儿后这个陌生人也跟着唱起了悲哀的挽歌。
■The noise went on all night without a moment's respite.
噪音一刻不停地持续了一整夜。
■In the heat of the moment I suppose I might attack an armed burglar, but never in cold blood.
在我发火的时候,我想我可能去和一个带有武器的盗贼厮打,但冷静的时候绝不会这么做。
■At the last moment, Tom hit the ball in and so ensure their team's victory.
在最后的关头,汤姆打进了一球,这样就确保了他们球队的胜利。
■In a moment the troops were under arms.
在短短的时间里,部队就进入了战备状态。
■At this critical moment, several of the men stepped forward.
在这关键时刻,几位战士挺身而出。
■At the last moment Bob edged out Henry in the election.
在选举的最后时刻,鲍勃以微弱的多数胜过亨利。
■Every moment was a delight; I can't remember ever having enjoyed myself so thoroughly anywhere!
在那里的每一刻都充满了欢乐,这是我记忆中玩得最开心的一次。
■The blow on the head dazed him for a moment.
头上受了一击后,他昏过去了一会儿。