split second
noun[S]
uk/ˌsplɪt ˈsek.ənd/us/ˌsplɪt ˈsek.ənd/a veryshortmomentoftime:
一瞬间,一刹那Theybroughtoutgunsand for asplitsecond nobodymoved.他们拔出了枪,一刹那间没有人敢动。
We had to make a split-second(= veryquick)decision.我们得迅速作出决定。
Synonyms
flash
heartbeat
instant
jiffyinformal
moment(SHORT TIME)
in atricemainlyUKinformal
Short in time
- abbreviated
- at a moment's/two hours'/three weeks', etc. noticeidiom
- awhile
- be short noticeidiom
- bite-sized
- brief
- dose
- fit
- instant
- jiffy
- micro-moment
- minute
- mo
- moment
- momentarily
- shortish
- transient
- trice
- twinkling
- wee hours