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instantaneous

/ɪnstəntæniəs/

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happening immediately

瞬间发生的

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The sensor provides an almost instantaneous warning when smoke appears.

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传感器在出现烟雾时几乎能立即发出警报。

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Pronunciation: /ɪnstəntæniəs/

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