n. the momentary present
r. in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
r. used to preface a command or reproof or request
r. at the present moment
adv. 现在, 刚才, 目前
n. 现在
a. 现在的
conj. 由于
1. I need to finish my homework now.
我现在需要完成我的作业。
2. Can you help me with this problem now?
你现在能帮我解决这个问题吗？
3. We are having dinner now, so please don't call.
我们现在正在吃晚饭，所以请不要打电话。