English Dictionary

instant

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈɪnstənt/

名詞

略語 別表記 省略

A very short period of time; a moment. / A single, usually precise, point in time. / A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.

日本語の意味

ごく短い時間、一瞬 / 正確な一点の時間、あるいは特定の瞬間 / 調理や準備が速やかにできるよう、あらかじめ加工された食品や飲料（例：インスタントコーヒー）

Wait just an instant while I grab my coat.

コートを取ってくるから、ほんの一瞬待っていてください。

意味（1）

A very short period of time; a moment.

She paused for only an instant, which was just enough time for John to change the subject.

意味（2）

A single, usually precise, point in time.

The instant the alarm went off, he fled the building.

意味（3）

A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.

意味（4）

Ellipsis of instant camera..

instants （ plural ）