"on sight" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 一见就（做某事）
• 当场

Definition

“on sight” 指一看到某人或某事就立即采取行动，或者一旦注意到就立刻做某事。常用于形容遇见即行动的情形。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“on sight” 通常用于非正式语境，强调立刻采取行动（比如“见到就抓”、“见到就开火”）。表达紧急或果断的意思，不用于延后或计划的动作。

Examples

Soldiers were told to arrest him on sight.

士兵们被要求**一见就**逮捕他。

If you see a snake, call for help on sight.

如果你看到蛇，请**当场**呼救。

Some documents must be paid on sight.

有些文件必须**见票即付**。

I could tell on sight that something was wrong.

我一眼就看出来有问题。

They told us to report him on sight if he comes near the building.

他们让我们**一见他就**报告，如果他靠近大楼。

My dog recognizes me on sight, even from far away.

我的狗**一看到我**，就能认出我，哪怕很远。