promptly
UK/'prɒmptli/US
B2
Definitions
adv.
Without delay; quickly and on time
迅速地，及时地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpromptstem
+
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.