| 词汇 | on the spot |
| 释义 | on the spoton the spot 1 → on-the-spot 2 a) IMMEDIATELYif you do something on the spot, you do it immediately, often without thinking about it very carefully 立即，马上；当场 → on-the-spot He had to make a decision on the spot. 他得马上作出决定。 b) if you are on the spot, you are in the place where something is happening 在现场 We ought to find out the views of the people on the spot. 我们应当了解一下在现场的那些人的看法。 c) British EnglishBrE if you walk, run, or jump on the spot, you do it staying in the same place, without moving around 在原地〔走、跑、跳〕 SYN American English in place If running outside doesn’t appeal, try jogging on the spot indoors. 如果对室外跑步不感兴趣的话，可以试试在室内原地慢跑。 Examples from the Corpus on the spot• Look, I can't give you a decision on the spot. I'll have to talk to my boss first.• Often, everyone deals directly with the leader, who can make most decisions on the spot.• My mom fired him on the spot and called in an orthopedic specialist.• One man announced that if Misner reached shore alone he would shoot him on the spot.• They offered me a job on the spot.• The police can fine motorists on the spot for driving offences.• The company agreed, a dozen people were filmed, each was paid on the spot, and all concerned were pleased.• Impromptu teams are picked on the spot, with a knowledgeable captain to ensure a balance.• All is done to avoid being put on the spot or challenged.• I was so angry I almost resigned on the spot.• And he did, there and then, on the spot.• The Americans did not have troops on the spot and could not control events.• I hiked across valleys so flat and wide it sometimes felt that I was walking on the spot. → on the spot at spot1(1) |
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