for an instant

for an instant的音标是[fɔːr ən ɪnstant]，基本翻译是“一下子，片刻”，速记技巧是“for”表示一段时间，“an”表示不定数，“instant”表示瞬间。

英文词源：

“for an instant” 源自拉丁语 “per instantum”，意为“在瞬间”。

变化形式：

过去式：perstant、instantum 或 instant

过去分词：instant(s)

现在分词：instant

相关单词：

1. instant coffee：速溶咖啡 - “instant”意为“立即的”，而“coffee”是咖啡的名词形式。

2. instantaneous：瞬间的 - “instant”和“aneous”表示“瞬间”的含义。

3. instant：立即的 - 直接来源于“instant”本身，表示立即的或立刻的。

4. instant knowledge：即知 - “即”来自于“instant”，表示立即获得知识或信息。

5. instant replay：即时回放 - “replay”意为“重播”，而“instant”表示“立即的”，因此这个词组表示立即回放。

6. instant gratification：即时满足 - “gratification”意为“满足”，而“instant”表示“立即的”，这个词组表示立即满足或立即得到满足。

7. instant coffee maker：速溶咖啡机 - “maker”表示制作咖啡的工具，因此这个词组表示制作速溶咖啡的工具。

8. instant messaging：即时消息 - “instant”表示立即的，“messaging”表示发送消息，因此这个词组表示发送即时消息。

9. instantly：立即地 - “instantly”直接来源于“instant”，表示立即地或立刻地。

10. instinctive：直觉的 - “instinct”意为“本能”，而“ive”表示某种行为或特征，因此这个词组表示基于本能的或直觉的行为或特征。

常用短语：

1. for a moment

2. for a while

3. for a brief moment

4. for a fleeting moment

5. for a short while

6. for a period of time

7. momentarily

例句：

1. Please wait for a moment while the system loads. (请稍候，系统正在加载。)

2. I"ll be away for a while, so please lock up when you leave. (我出去一下，你离开时请锁好门。)

3. She paused for a brief moment before continuing her story. (在继续讲述之前，她停顿了一下。)

4. She felt a fleeting moment of regret for her decision. (她为她的决定感到一瞬间的后悔。)

5. I"ll be back momentarily. (我马上回来。)

6. We"ll be closed for a period of time due to a family emergency. (由于家庭紧急情况，我们将暂时关闭。)

7. We were all momentarily distracted by the loud noise. (由于巨大的噪音，我们都暂时分心了。)

英文小作文：

The Moment of Decision

Life is full of choices and decisions, some big, some small, but all important. Sometimes, we are faced with a choice that seems to come out of nowhere, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do. These moments can be the most challenging, but also the most rewarding, because they force us to step outside our comfort zones and face the unknown.

I remember one such moment in my life well. I was facing a choice between two paths, both of which seemed equally attractive. I hesitated for an instant, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the decision, but then I reminded myself that life is all about taking risks and seizing opportunities. I made my choice and have never regretted it.

The key to making good decisions is being honest with yourself and taking into account all the factors that could affect your decision. Sometimes, we make the best decisions in the moment, without much thought, and they turn out to be the right ones. But sometimes, we need to take a step back, think carefully, and make sure we are making the right choice for ourselves and those around us. No matter what, remember to trust your instincts and go with what feels right in that moment.