the moment

【问】 The baby starts crying_________he sees his mother.

A. which B.as early as C. the moment D. soon(大学生竞赛题)

请说明the moment的语法作用。

【答】 the moment除用作名词(at the moment此刻，for the moment暂时)之外，还可用作连词，引出时间状语从句(如上面试题中的the moment)：

1. The moment I saw him I knew that there was no hope. (Wilde)

我一看到他我就知道没有希望了。

2. He felt a thrill the moment he got into the theatre. (Maugham)

他进入剧院时他感到一阵激动。

3. The moment you leave this tent，you will get a big surprise. (New Concept English，Book 2，L.60)

你一出帐蓬，便会大吃一惊。

此外，the instant，the minute和the second也可以这样使用：

1. The instant I saw him I knew he was my brother.(LDCE)

我一看到他就知道他是我兄弟。

2. We’ll leave the minute you’re ready.(Cronin)

你一准备好我们就走。

请做下面英语试题：

“Did you remember to give Anne the money you own her?” “Yes，____I saw her，I re-membered.”

A. momentarily B. while

C. suddenly D. the instant(TOEFL，71.6;75. 5)