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顿时
dùnshí
Description
"顿时"的意思是"马上"或"一下子",用来说一件事发生以后,情况很快就变了。
"顿时" means "immediately" or "at once", used to describe a situation that changes quickly after something happens.
它常常用在书面语里,后面接一个变化。
It is often used in written language, followed by a change.
Meanings
顿时dùnshí
immediately; at once; suddenly (of a change)
听到这个消息,大家顿时安静了。
Upon hearing the news, everyone immediately fell silent.
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Notes
- Nuance
顿时 marks a sudden change right after an event; more formal than 马上.
- Usage
usually describes a past change, often followed by a shift in state or mood.
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