1 happening or done without delay 立即的；实时的: I'd like an immediate answer to my proposal. 关于我的建议，我想尽快得到答复。The government responded with immediate action. 政府马上采取行动。

2 (only before a noun 只用于名词前) existing now and needing urgent attention 当前的；紧迫的: Tell me what your immediate needs are. 你急需什么可以告诉我。

3 (only before a noun 只用于名词前) nearest in time, position or relationship （时间、位置或关系上）最接近的: They won't make any changes in the immediate future. 他们在短期内不会作出任何变动。He has left most of his money to his immediate family (= parents, children, brothers and sisters). 他把大部份钱都留给了直系亲属。