眼前

yǎn qián

HSK 3Noun (名)

Basic Meaning

Often used literally to describe something physically very close.

in front of one's eyes; right before one

眼睛前面；跟前。

Words:

眼前一亮眼前一黑

Synonyms:

目下现时面前当前跟前近前

Antonyms:

日后遥远

Sentences:

他(tā)突(tū)然(rán)眼(yǎn)前(qián)一(yī)黑(hēi)，差(chā)点(diàn)摔(shuāi)倒(dǎo)。
His vision suddenly went black right before his eyes, and he almost fell.
看(kàn)见(jiàn)礼(lǐ)物(wù)，她(tā)眼(yǎn)前(qián)一(yī)亮(liàng)。
Seeing the gift, her eyes lit up.

Used for discussing current situations, tasks, or immediate circumstances.

at present; currently

眼下；目前。

Words:

眼前局势眼前任务

Synonyms:

目前眼下当前现时当下刻下面前目下眉睫

Antonyms:

将来日后以后此后过后

Sentences:

眼(yǎn)前(qián)的(de)任(rèn)务(wù)最(zuì)重(zhòng)要(yào)，其(qí)他(tā)的(de)先(xiān)别(bié)想(xiǎng)。
The task at hand is the most important; don't think about others yet.
他(tā)先(xiān)解(jiě)决(jué)眼(yǎn)前(qián)的(de)困(kùn)难(nán)。
He first solves the difficulty currently facing him.

eye

front; ahead