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by-and-by

/ˌbaɪənˈbaɪ/ /ˌbaɪəndˈbaɪ/

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adverb

不久，很快。

After a short time.

Examples :

""Don't worry, the rain will stop by-and-by." "

别担心，雨很快就会停的。

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adverb

不久，迟早.

After an indefinite period.

Examples :

"By-and-by, the rain will stop. "

不久，雨就会停的。

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adverb

立刻，马上。

Immediately; at once.

Examples :

""The store is closing in five minutes, so pay by-and-by!" "

商店五分钟后就要关门了，所以立刻付钱！

time now future