Ahead 将来/今后
Looking ahead, we may face more technological disruptions in the next decade.
展望今后，未来十年我们可能会面临更多技术颠覆。
From now on 从现在起
From now on, all meetings will be held via video conferencing.
从现在起，所有会议将通过视频会议举行。
Future 将来
She’s always dreamed of becoming a scientist in the future.
她一直梦想将来成为一名科学家。
In the future（在未来）
In the future, renewable energy may replace fossil fuels completely.
未来，可再生能源可能完全取代化石燃料。
In the long run 从长远看
Investing in education pays off in the long run.
从长远看，教育投资会有回报。
Later on 晚些时候
We can discuss the details later on this afternoon.
我们今天下午晚些时候可以讨论细节。
Some time away 一段时间后
They’re planning to travel to Europe some time away.
他们计划在一段时间后去欧洲旅行。
One/some day 将来某一天
I believe we’ll meet again one day, even if it’s far in the future.
我相信我们将来某一天会重逢，哪怕是很久之后。
At some point（某个时候）
At some point in life, everyone faces challenges.
人生的某个时刻，每个人都会面临挑战。
In due course（在适当时候）
The project will be completed in due course, don’t worry.
项目会在适当的时候完成，别担心。
Sooner or later 迟早
Sooner or later, you’ll have to face the consequences of your actions.
你迟早要为自己的行为承担后果。
Tonight 今晚
We’re going to a concert tonight—want to join us?
今晚我们要去看音乐会，要一起吗？
Tomorrow 明天
The deadline for the report is tomorrow, so I need to finish it tonight.
报告的截止日期是明天，所以我今晚得完成它。
The day after tomorrow（后天）
My parents will arrive the day after tomorrow.
我父母后天到。
Next week 下周
The team will have a workshop next week to discuss new strategies.
团队下周将举办研讨会讨论新策略。
Any minute/moment/second 很快
Hurry up—the bus will leave any minute now.
快点——公交车随时会开走。
As soon as possible 尽快
Please send the documents to me as soon as possible.
请尽快把文件发给我。
At once 马上
The manager wants to see you at once.
经理马上要见你。
Before long 很快
Before long, the rainy season will be over.
不久后，雨季就会结束。
Immediately 马上
When the alarm goes off, evacuate the building immediately.
警报响起时，请立即撤离大楼。
In a while（过一会儿）
I’m busy right now—can I call you back in a while?
我现在很忙，过一会儿给你回电话好吗？
Instantly 立即
The new app updates instantly when connected to Wi-Fi.
新应用连接Wi-Fi后会立即更新。
Promptly 很快
The customer service team responds promptly to inquiries.
客服团队会快速响应咨询。
Right away 马上
I’ll finish this task right away so we can move on.
我马上完成这项任务，我们就能继续了。
Shortly 不久
The doctor said she’d recover shortly with proper care.
医生说只要护理得当，她不久就会康复。
Soon 很快
Summer vacation will start soon—we’re all looking forward to it.
暑假很快就要开始了，大家都很期待。
Straight 直接/立即
After the meeting, we went straight to the airport.
会议结束后，我们直接去了机场。
Forthcoming 即将发生的
The forthcoming book by the famous author has already generated a lot of buzz.
这位著名作家的新书即将出版，已经引起了广泛关注。
Imminent 临近的
There’s an imminent storm, so secure your outdoor items.
暴风雨即将来临，请固定好户外物品。
Immediate 立即的
The company needs immediate action to solve the financial crisis.
公司需要立即采取行动解决金融危机。
Instant 即刻的
With instant messaging apps, we can communicate in real time.
通过即时通讯应用，我们可以实时沟通。
