"spring to attention" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 立刻立正
• 立刻警觉

Definition

突然立正并保持警觉，尤其是在收到命令或受到惊吓时。常用于军队，也可形容对突发状况立刻做好准备。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于军事场合，表示接到口令后瞬间立正。有时也比喻快速应对。不要与简单的“立起”或“注意”混淆。

Examples

The soldiers spring to attention when the officer enters.

军官进来时，士兵们**立刻立正**。

Whenever she hears her name, she springs to attention.

每当她听到自己的名字时，她都会**立刻警觉**。

When Dad calls, the dog springs to attention.

爸爸一叫，狗就会**立刻警觉**。

I sprang to attention when I heard something crash in the kitchen.

我听到厨房有东西摔碎时，**立刻警觉起来**。

The class sprang to attention when the principal walked in.

校长走进来时，班上的同学们**立刻坐正**。

"Attention!" barked the sergeant, and everyone sprang to attention immediately.

“立正！”军士大喊，大家**立刻立正**。