that very night; for successive nights
Meanings
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that very night; on the same night
Emphasizes taking action immediately, without waiting until the next day. Often used to describe urgent or swift responses.
After receiving the order, the troops set out that very night.
To meet the deadline, the workers worked overtime through the night.
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He finished writing the report overnight.
The medical staff rushed to the scene that very night to rescue the injured.
verb
for successive nights; night after night
Often used in the four-character idiom '连天连夜' to emphasize continuous action over several nights without a break.
To prepare for the wedding, they were busy day and night for several days.
The research team conducted experiments night after night.
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The project deadline is approaching, so we have to work night after night.
He took care of his sick mother night after night.