"on the spot" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 当场
• 立即

Definition

立即或就在事情发生的地方。可以指马上做决定或采取行动，也可以指在现场。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于形容立刻做决定或行动（如“马上决定”），或指人就在现场。多见于口语或新闻报道。不要和“点”混淆。

Examples

He was hired on the spot after his interview.

他面试后**当场**被录用了。

The accident happened on the spot.

事故**当场**发生了。

She made the decision on the spot.

她**当场**做出了决定。

Sorry, I'm just making this up on the spot.

不好意思，我现在是**当场**编的。

The manager had to deal with the problem on the spot.

经理必须**当场**处理这个问题。

They offered her a discount on the spot, so she bought it right away.

他们**当场**给她打了折，所以她马上买下了。