核心问题
Immediately they entered Andrew's eyes lit up.
请问这里的 immediately 是什么词?
词典解答
immediately 一般用作副词, 表示“立即”“马上”。
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Frank immediately hurried up away to find a doctor. (CGEL) 弗兰克立即急忙出去找医生。
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He thought it better to begin work immediately. (Gronin) 他认为最好立即投入工作。
immediately 也可以用作引导时间状语从句的连词(相当于 as soon as)，尤其是在英国英语中：
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I'll give you an answer immediately I've finished reading your file. (CGEL) 我读完你的卷宗以后立即给你回答。
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I left immediately the clock struck twelve. (Bennet) 钟敲十二点后我就马上离开了。
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I came immediately I'd finished my work. 我一结束工作就来了。
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She returned immediately she heard the good news. 她听了这好消息后立即回来了。