adv.不久；一会儿；现在；目前
Presently I got the whole story. 不久我便了解了整个事件。
Presently we heard a bustle, and a tread of feet. 不久我们听到一阵喧噪声，和脚步声。
The doctor will be here presently. 医生一会儿就到。
Presently she excused herself and went home. 一会儿，她就托故告辞回家了。
She is presently writing a book. 她现在正在写一本书。
I'm busy but I'll come presently. 我现在正忙，不过我马上就来。
