soon
1
很快, 不久
in a short time from now
- The bus will arrive at the station soon.
公交车将很快到达车站。
- The flowers will bloom soon in the spring.
花很快就会在春天开放。
- The movie will start soon, so grab some popcorn.
电影很快就要开始了，所以拿些爆米花吧。
- The sun will set soon, and the stars will appear.
太阳很快就会落山，星星就会出现。
- Finish your homework, and soon you can join us for dinner.
完成你的作业，很快你就可以和我们一起吃晚饭了。
2
宁愿, 同样愿意
used to show a choice or willingness between two options
- I'd just as soon stay indoors on a rainy day.
我宁愿在雨天呆在室内。
- She would just as soon forget the whole incident.
她宁愿很快忘记整个事件。
- He'd as soon take the blame himself than let his friend suffer.
他宁愿自己承担责任也不愿让朋友受苦。
- I'd as soon walk than wait for a late bus.
我宁愿走路也不愿等一辆迟到的公交车。
- They would as soon leave town as deal with the scandal.
他们宁愿离开小镇也不愿处理丑闻。
3
很快, 迅速
quickly or without delay
- Please return my call as soon as you get this message.
收到此消息后，请尽快回电给我。
- The problem was solved soon after it was reported.
问题在报告后很快就解决了。
- He replied soon, eager to clear up the misunderstanding.
他很快回复了，急于澄清误会。
- How soon can you complete the project?
你多快能完成这个项目？
- They evacuated soon before the situation worsened.
他们在情况恶化之前很快撤离了。
4
立即, 马上
instantly or at once
- He obeyed soon, without questioning the order.
他很快服从了，没有质疑命令。
- The gates opened soon upon their arrival.
他们到达后很快大门就打开了。
- The decree was issued, and soon did the messengers depart.
法令颁布了，很快信使们就出发了。
- The knight, upon hearing the call, drew his sword soon.
骑士听到召唤后，立刻拔出了他的剑。
- Soon came the herald, bearing grave tidings.
很快使者来了，带来了严重的消息。