"snap to attention" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 立刻立正

Definition

迅速站直并立正，通常是对命令的反应。也可以比喻形容某人突然变得警觉或专注。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于军事或纪律场合，也可以引申为在日常生活中有人突然注意或集中注意力。‘Snap’强调瞬间动作。日常语境较少用。

Examples

The soldiers snap to attention when the officer enters the room.

士兵们在长官进来时**立刻立正**。

He snapped to attention as soon as he heard his name called.

他一听到自己的名字就**立刻立正**。

The class snapped to attention when the principal walked in.

校长进来时，全班同学都**立刻立正**。

Whenever the boss calls a meeting, everyone snaps to attention instantly.

老板一开会，大家都会**立刻立正**。

The puppy snapped to attention when it heard the treat bag open.

小狗一听到零食袋被打开就**立刻立正**了。

You should see kids snap to attention the moment their coach blows the whistle.

一听到教练吹哨，孩子们就会**立刻立正**，你得亲眼看看。