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- 一时
一时
yī shí
Meaning
- for a short while
- a while
- at the same time
Definition
指很短的一段时间；暂时；一时间。
A short period of time; temporarily; for a moment.
Usage
常作状语，表示某种情况在短时间内发生或持续。
Often used as an adverbial to indicate that something happens or lasts for a short period.
Examples
- 1 他一时想不起我的名字。（He couldn't remember my name for a moment.）
- 2 一时冲动做了错事。（Did something wrong on impulse.）
- 3 这一时半会儿也说不清。（Can't explain clearly in such a short time.）
- 4 风云一时的人物。（A person who was influential for a time.）
- 5 一时大意，忘了带钥匙。（Careless for a moment, forgot to bring keys.）
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