单词 | on-the-spot |
释义 | on-the-spot adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] On-the-spot things are done at the place that you are in at the time that you are there. Rail travellers who try to avoid paying their fares could face on-the-spot fines. Synonyms: immediate, instant, instantaneous on the spot phrase See full dictionary entry for spot If you are on the spot, you are at the actual place where something is happening. ...areas where troops are on the spot and protecting civilians. He is their 'man on the spot' and you can call him if you have a complaint. on the spot phrase B2 See full dictionary entry for spot If you do something on the spot, you do it immediately. James was called to see the producer and got the job on the spot. The surveyor will use a lap-top computer to give on the spot advice. Synonyms: immediately, instantly, at once, straight away Translations: Chinese: 当场的 Japanese: 即座に |
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