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Without any delay; instantly.
系统立即响应用户的请求。
The system responds to the user's request immediately.
他立即意识到自己犯了一个错误。
He realized immediately that he had made a mistake.
Commonly used in formal contexts like instructions, commands, or technical descriptions.
'立即' is more formal than '马上' or '立刻'. Use '立即' in professional or technical writing, while '马上' is more casual and widely used in speech.
Use '立即' when emphasizing urgency or in contexts requiring precision, such as instructions, contracts, or technical documentation.
Composed of '立' (to stand, to establish) and '即' (to approach, immediately), reflecting the idea of taking action without delay.
Used in both written and spoken Chinese, often in formal or urgent contexts. Less common in casual conversation compared to '马上'.