now
US /naʊ/
UK /naʊ/
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现在, 目前
at the present time or moment
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I need to leave now.
我需要现在离开。
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What are you doing now?
你现在在做什么？
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刚才, 方才
in the immediate past; very recently
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He was here just now.
他刚才还在。
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I saw her a moment ago, just now.
我刚才看到她了。
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现在, 立刻
used to emphasize a statement or command
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Stop talking now!
现在就别说了！
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You listen to me now!
你现在就听我说！
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现在, 当下
used to refer to the present time as distinct from the past or future
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From now on, things will be different.
从现在开始，事情会变得不同。
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The time is now.
时机就是现在。
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既然, 现在
used to indicate that something is happening or is true as a consequence of something else
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Since you're here now, you can help me.
既然你现在在这里，你可以帮我。
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If you finish your homework now, you can watch TV.
如果你现在完成作业，你就可以看电视。