now

US /naʊ/
UK /naʊ/
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现在, 目前

at the present time or moment

:
I need to leave now.
我需要现在离开。
What are you doing now?
现在在做什么?
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刚才, 方才

in the immediate past; very recently

:
He was here just now.
刚才还在。
I saw her a moment ago, just now.
刚才看到她了。
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那么, 现在

used to introduce a new topic or a different aspect of a topic

:
Now, where were we?
那么,我们说到哪了?
Now, about your proposal...
那么,关于你的提议...
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现在, 立刻

used to emphasize a statement or command

:
Stop talking now!
现在就别说了!
You listen to me now!
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

:
From now on, things will be different.
现在开始,事情会变得不同。
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

:
Since you're here now, you can help me.
既然你现在在这里,你可以帮我。
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。