immediate

adj.

1. 立即的, 即刻的; 紧迫的
   • About the problem, we must take immediate actions.
     关于那个问题, 我们应该立即采取行动。
   • This matter is immediate, we must do it now.
     这事刻不容缓, 我们必须现在做。
2. 目前的, 当前的
   • Put long interests before immediate interests.
     把长远利益放在眼前利益之上。
3. 直接的
   • Heart failure was the immediate cause of his death.
     心脏衰竭是他死亡的直接原因。
4. 最接近的
   • His immediate neighbours felt it their duty to call.
     他的近邻认为他们有责任去拜访。