“近期”在英语中常见的表达有 recently、in the recent past、of late、in the near future(若指未来即将到来的时间) 或 in the short term(侧重短期内的时段) 等,具体使用哪个表达取决于语境:
Recently:最常用,表示“最近;近来”,强调从过去不久到现在的一段时间。
例句:Recently, I've been really busy with work.(最近,我一直忙于工作。)
In the recent past:较为正式,指“在最近的过去”。
例句:In the recent past, there have been significant changes in the industry.(在最近的过去,这个行业发生了重大变化。)
Of late:较为文学化或正式,意思与“recently”相近,表示“最近;近来”。
例句:She has been feeling a bit tired of late.(她最近感觉有点累。)
In the near future:用于表示未来即将到来的“近期”,强调时间上的临近。
例句:We plan to launch a new product in the near future.(我们计划在近期推出一款新产品。)
In the short term:侧重于指“在短期内;在近期内”,常用于讨论计划、目标或趋势在短期内的情况。
例句:In the short term, we need to focus on increasing sales.(在短期内,我们需要专注于提高销售额。)