1. very soon; immediately立刻
The telegram must be sent at once. 電報必須立即發出。
I recognized him at once. 我立刻就認出了他。
2. both; equally同樣;兼
He is at once a statesman and a writer. 他既是一位政治家,也是一位作家。
He was at once happy and sad. 他悲喜交集。
The book is at once interesting and instructive. 這本書既有趣又有教育意義。