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straightaway

UK //ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ//US //ˈstreɪtəˌweɪ//

词源

复合词,由 straight(直的)和 away(离开)组成,最早出现于19世纪,原指赛马中的直线跑道,后引申为副词用法。

adverb

❶ 立即、马上,表示某个动作或事件在短时间内发生,没有延迟。常用于口语和非正式场合。

“I'll call you straightaway after the meeting.”

(会议结束后我马上给你打电话。)

“She knew straightaway that something was wrong.”

(她立刻察觉到出了问题。)

同义词:immediately, right away, at once, instantly

noun

❶ 直线赛道,特指赛车或赛马中没有任何弯道的笔直路段。

“The cars accelerated down the straightaway.”

(赛车在直线赛道上加速行驶。)

“He overtook three competitors on the final straightaway.”

(他在最后的直线赛道上超过了三名对手。)

同义词:straight, straight stretch, straight section

常见短语

do something straightaway — 立即做某事,强调动作的即时性,常用于日常对话和工作场景。

“When the fire alarm sounds, you must leave the building straightaway.”

(火警响起时,你必须立即离开大楼。)