promptly

🇬🇧 UK/'prɒmptli/🇺🇸 US
B2

Definitions

adv.

Without delay; quickly and on time

迅速地,及时地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
promptstem
+
lyin the manner of
=promptly

Common Collocations

  • 1.respond promptly迅速回应
  • 2.act promptly及时行动
  • 3.arrive promptly准时到达
  • 4.promptly at nine九点整准时

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She promptly replied to the client's email within the hour.

  • 2.

    The fire department arrived promptly and prevented further damage.

  • 3.

    He promptly apologized after realizing his mistake.

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