First thing in the morning
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定义
(I'll do it) first thing in the morning: 早晨第一件事（我就会做它）
Put those files on my desk, and I'll look at them first thing in the morning. 把这些文件放在我的桌子上，我早上第一件事就看它们。
示例
- "Polly : Well, first thing in the morning, I read through all my emails and respond to any urgent matters."
- "First thing Thursday, then-"
- "I'm calling an emergency meeting for tomorrow (Friday the 13th) first thing in the morning (8:15 am to be precise)."
- "Please come over first thing after lunch today."
- "We did see a guy first thing this morning who had a meat skewer jammed through his forearm. He said his ex-wife did it after she found out he lost his job."
- "I'd like to schedule our first meeting for tomorrow morning, first thing."
练习 1
"First thing Thursday".
From the list below, select those terms which share a similar meaning with "first thing" in this context.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select those terms which share a similar meaning with "first thing" in this context.
There may be more than one correct answer!
"First thing Thursday".
From the list below, select those terms which share a similar meaning with "first thing" in this context.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select those terms which share a similar meaning with "first thing" in this context.
There may be more than one correct answer!
"First thing" carries no suggestion of "expectation" or "surprise".
"Early in the morning" is a good definition of the term "first thing" in this context. Example: "I'll get the report to you first thing on Monday morning". In business circles, this term often refers to 9AM, when most companies begin work.
The evening is the end of the day, between day and night, and does not share a similar meaning with "first thing".
The expression "bright and early" describes the early morning, therefore sharing a similar meaning with "first thing". Example: "I have to be up bright and early tomorrow: my plane leaves at 8AM".
练习 2
"Please come over first thing after lunch".
This sentence could be expressed as:
"Please come over lunch".
This sentence could be expressed as:
"Please come over lunch".
"Please come over first thing after lunch".
This sentence could be expressed as:
"Please come over immediately after lunch".
This sentence could be expressed as:
"Please come over immediately after lunch".
immediately after: This is the best choice here. "Immediately after" lunch shares a similar meaning with "first thing after" lunch. Luna is asking Woody to come to her office "straight after" or "right after" lunch. To do something "first thing (in the morning)" is to do it "right away" or "immediately": as a priority. Example: "I'll reply to your letter first thing tomorrow".
before or after: This is incorrect. To do something "before or after" another event is either to do it earlier or later. This is not the meaning of "first thing after".
during: This is incorrect. To do something "during" another event is either to do it at the same time, or simultaneously. This is not the meaning of "first thing after".
instantly after: This is incorrect. It is highly unnatural to say "instantly after". We talk about "instant coffee", which can be made very quickly!
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