<正> 1.the instant (that)=as soon as表示“一……就”。如:1)I sent you the news the instant(that)I heard it. 我一听到这消息,便立刻通知你了。2)I staytad the instant I heard the report. 我一听到报告就动身了。2.the minute(that)=as soon as表示“一……就”。如:1)I’ll tell him the minute(that)he gets here.他一到这儿我就告诉他。