immediately

【1】立即，马上

 

【例】We shipped the goods immediately after we received your shipping instructions.

收到你方装运指示后，我们立即把货装了船。

 

【2】（一经……）就立即……

 

【例】We shall notify you immediately our new stocks come in.

一俟新货到来，我们便立即通知你方。

 

imminent

迫近的

 

【例】Since the date of shipment is imminent, please have the L/C amended immediately.

由于装船期已临近，请立即更改信用证。

 

impact

【1】冲击，强烈影响

 

常接用on sth。

【例】Changes in tax rates can have an impact on stock-buying patterns.

税率的变动可对股票购买模式产生强烈影响。

 

【2】对……产生不良影响，冲击

 

【例】Imports of stainless products continued to impact profits.

进口的不锈钢产品继续冲击利润。

 

【3】产生不良影响

 

常接用on sth。

【例】These costs will impact on our profitability.

这些花费要影响我们的获利能力。