for an instant

for an instant的音标是[fɔːr ən ɪnstant]，基本翻译是“一下子，片刻”，速记技巧可以是“for ɑn i(一个) s(瞬间)”。

英文词源：

“for an instant” 意为“片刻，一会儿”。其词源为拉丁语“instantia”，意为“瞬间，片刻”。

变化形式：

过去式：instantied 或 instanted

过去分词：instantied 或 instaured

现在分词：instanting

相关单词：

1. moment（片刻）：该词也可表示时间上的短暂时刻，与“for an instant”有相似的含义。

2. flash（闪光）：表示瞬间出现的事物，与“for an instant”表示的短暂时间有类似之处。

3. blip（短暂的显示）：该词也可指短暂的信号或图像，与“for an instant”的含义有相似之处。

4. fleeting（短暂的）：该词强调时间的短暂和易逝，与“for an instant”所表达的意义相符。

5. momentarily（片刻地）：该词表示在某一时刻或短时间内，与“for an instant”的含义相近。

6. transitory（短暂的）：该词强调事物的短暂性，与“for an instant”所表达的意义相符，常用于描述情感、记忆等抽象事物。

7. ephemeral（短暂的）：该词强调事物的短暂性，常用于描述自然现象、生命等抽象事物，与“for an instant”所表达的意义相符。

8. fleeting moment（转瞬即逝的时刻）：该词强调时间上的短暂时刻，常用于描述情感、回忆等抽象事物。

9. moment of time（短暂的时刻）：该词强调时间上的短暂性，常用于描述某个特定的时刻或瞬间。

10. blink of time（一瞬间的时间）：该词强调时间的短暂性，常用于描述某个极短的时间段。

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 for a short while later today. (我今天晚些时候会回来一小会儿。)

6. We"ll be away for the next period of time. (我们接下来一段时间不在。)

7. The train stopped momentarily when it hit an obstacle on the track. (火车在轨道上撞到障碍物时停顿了一下。)

英文小作文：

The Moment of Decision

Life is full of choices and decisions, and each one has the potential to change our lives forever. Sometimes, we face a moment of truth where we have to choose between two paths, each with its own risks and rewards. This is a difficult moment, but it"s also an exciting one, because it forces us to be brave and face our fears head-on.

When faced with such a moment, it"s important to take a deep breath and try to see both sides clearly. We have to ask ourselves what we really want, what our goals are, and what risks we"re willing to take to achieve them. Once we have a clear picture of what we want, we can make the decision with confidence, knowing that we"ve done everything we can to make the right choice.

The decision we make may not turn out the way we expect, but that"s okay. Life is about learning and growth, and every decision we make teaches us something valuable about ourselves and the world around us. So, when you face that moment of decision, remember to be brave, take a deep breath, and go for what you really want. You"ll be surprised by what you can achieve.