0 a very short period of time -- 片刻，瞬間，刹那
Can you wait a moment? 你能等一下嗎？
I'll be ready in just a moment. 我一會兒就準備好。
A car drew up outside and a few moments later the doorbell rang. 一輛車在門外停下來了，過了一會兒門鈴就響了。
I'm expecting her to come at any moment (= very soon). 我預計她隨時會來。
Have you got a moment (= are you busy or do you have time to speak to me)? 你有空嗎？
1 a particular time or occasion -- 時刻，時候；時機
When would be the best moment to tell the family? 甚麼時候告訴家人最好？
Don't leave it to/till the last moment (= the latest time possible). 不要拖到最後一刻。
If you want a private conversation with her you'll have to choose your moment (= find a suitable time). 如果你想私下和她談談，必須選好時機。
The moment (that) (= as soon as) I get the money I'll send the ticket. 我一收到錢就會把票寄出。
Sorry, she's not here at the moment. 對不起，她現在不在這兒。
Let's keep doing what we agreed for the moment. 我們暫時還是繼續按照雙方原來議定的去做吧。
I can give no information at this precise moment in time. 我現在不能提供任何資訊。
2 very important -- 重大的，極重要的
The falcon seemed to hang in the air for a moment before diving onto its prey.
If you'd like to take a seat, Mr Chang will be with you in a moment.
Could you mind my bag for a moment while I go to the toilet?
Could you check this letter for me before I post it - it will only take a moment.
Is Michelle all right? She doesn't seem quite herself at the moment.
In an indiscreet moment, the president let his genuine opinions be known.
