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单词 promptly
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Definition of promptly in English:

promptly

adverb ˈprɒm(p)tliˈprɑm(p)tli
  • 1With little or no delay; immediately.

    he paid the fine promptly
    Example sentencesExamples
    • To get the death rate below 80 percent, those exposed would need to receive antibiotics promptly.
    • The company promptly commemorated the memorable event by posting pictures of the visit on their website.
    • Well, she answered promptly to the inquiries I had in my first response to her.
    • He moved back to Forest, who were promptly relegated.
    • Finally, about two years ago, he was arrested amidst much fanfare, only to be released promptly by a magistrate.
    • First, the shooter in a controlled situation can promptly view the image displayed on the back of the camera.
    • There were now six candidates remaining, most of whom promptly started to bitch about the ammo requirement.
    • The stock promptly headed for China, dropping to only $2.37 per share.
    • Her early attempts at providing equitable services were promptly eradicated by the feminist takeover of shelter services everywhere.
    • In accordance with our normal procedure, we promptly placed a seven-day notice on the car.
    • All orders intrusted to Mr. Cook will be promptly filled.
    • Complaints are dealt with promptly within clear time limits.
    • The BBC's report attracted the attention of the blogosphere, which promptly swung into action, chiefly at InstaPundit.
    • All invitations sent to a gentleman of any sort are promptly accepted or declined.
    • Nalbandian promptly nets with a forehand to hand Henman the first set.
    • The bourgeoisie had promptly drawn their conclusion from the services rendered them by the democracy.
    • The trio then promptly lodged a rescission, along with a notice of motion proposing a nine-member council.
    • A technologist will be there promptly to assist you.
    • The waves caused superficial damage which will need to be repaired promptly to avoid further damage.
    • Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes gallons of water in a short period.
    Synonyms
    punctually, on time, on the dot, on the nail
    informal bang on, spot on
    North American informal on the button
    Australian/New Zealand informal on the knocker
    quickly, swiftly, rapidly, speedily, fast, as soon as possible, expeditiously
    at once, immediately, straight away, right away, now, without delay, without hesitation, forthwith, directly, instantly, instantaneously, by return, unhesitatingly
    North American momentarily
    informal pronto, a.s.a.p., p.d.q. (pretty damn quick), in double quick time
    1. 1.1 Used to express surprise, and slight disapproval, when someone does something shortly after something else.
      I won my appeal, but instead of reinstating me, they promptly sacked me again
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The veracity of this individual's account cannot be verified as he promptly disappeared.
      • Anyway, I went into David Jones, and, looking like the neo-hippie that I am, they promptly ignored me.
      • The euro opened with a value of $1.17, crept up to $1.19 on its first morning of trading, and promptly started its long march south.
      • During his interview he certainly to put the snow job on the management team, and they promptly hired him as their head of development.
      • His on-off relationship with a famous actress results in the birth of a son whom Ellis promptly disowns.
      • The Central Java team member was stunned 7-5 in the preliminary round of the bantamweight competition and promptly blamed lethargy and injury for the exit.
  • 2At exactly a specified time; punctually.

    Jamie arrived promptly at 8:30
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The following afternoon, promptly at four o'clock, the Earl of Denby appeared at the front door of the Earl of Matlock carrying a bouquet of wildflowers.
    • Leaving his Eton Square flat promptly at 7am each day, he has every hour of his players ' days programmed to the last second.
    • On makeover day, Sue was picked up promptly at 8: 30 a.m. by Don Curl of Mountview Dodge Chrysler Jeep.
    • I said no and promptly closed the door.
    • The store manager walked up the temporary stage promptly at 6 PM.
    • The paper must go to press promptly at 3 o'clock.
    • It came promptly at 6: 30 a.m.
 
 

Definition of promptly in US English:

promptly

adverbˈprɑm(p)tliˈpräm(p)tlē
  • 1With little or no delay; immediately.

    he paid the fine promptly
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The bourgeoisie had promptly drawn their conclusion from the services rendered them by the democracy.
    • A technologist will be there promptly to assist you.
    • He moved back to Forest, who were promptly relegated.
    • Finally, about two years ago, he was arrested amidst much fanfare, only to be released promptly by a magistrate.
    • The trio then promptly lodged a rescission, along with a notice of motion proposing a nine-member council.
    • Well, she answered promptly to the inquiries I had in my first response to her.
    • The company promptly commemorated the memorable event by posting pictures of the visit on their website.
    • All orders intrusted to Mr. Cook will be promptly filled.
    • The BBC's report attracted the attention of the blogosphere, which promptly swung into action, chiefly at InstaPundit.
    • To get the death rate below 80 percent, those exposed would need to receive antibiotics promptly.
    • Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes gallons of water in a short period.
    • First, the shooter in a controlled situation can promptly view the image displayed on the back of the camera.
    • All invitations sent to a gentleman of any sort are promptly accepted or declined.
    • The stock promptly headed for China, dropping to only $2.37 per share.
    • Nalbandian promptly nets with a forehand to hand Henman the first set.
    • Complaints are dealt with promptly within clear time limits.
    • In accordance with our normal procedure, we promptly placed a seven-day notice on the car.
    • The waves caused superficial damage which will need to be repaired promptly to avoid further damage.
    • Her early attempts at providing equitable services were promptly eradicated by the feminist takeover of shelter services everywhere.
    • There were now six candidates remaining, most of whom promptly started to bitch about the ammo requirement.
    Synonyms
    punctually, on time, on the dot, on the nail
    quickly, swiftly, rapidly, speedily, fast, as soon as possible, expeditiously
    1. 1.1 Used to express surprise, and slight disapproval, when someone does something shortly after something else.
      I won my appeal, but instead of reinstating me, they promptly sacked me again
      Example sentencesExamples
      • During his interview he certainly to put the snow job on the management team, and they promptly hired him as their head of development.
      • The veracity of this individual's account cannot be verified as he promptly disappeared.
      • The Central Java team member was stunned 7-5 in the preliminary round of the bantamweight competition and promptly blamed lethargy and injury for the exit.
      • The euro opened with a value of $1.17, crept up to $1.19 on its first morning of trading, and promptly started its long march south.
      • Anyway, I went into David Jones, and, looking like the neo-hippie that I am, they promptly ignored me.
      • His on-off relationship with a famous actress results in the birth of a son whom Ellis promptly disowns.
  • 2At exactly a specified time; punctually.

    Jamie arrived promptly at 8:30
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The following afternoon, promptly at four o'clock, the Earl of Denby appeared at the front door of the Earl of Matlock carrying a bouquet of wildflowers.
    • The paper must go to press promptly at 3 o'clock.
    • The store manager walked up the temporary stage promptly at 6 PM.
    • It came promptly at 6: 30 a.m.
    • I said no and promptly closed the door.
    • On makeover day, Sue was picked up promptly at 8: 30 a.m. by Don Curl of Mountview Dodge Chrysler Jeep.
    • Leaving his Eton Square flat promptly at 7am each day, he has every hour of his players ' days programmed to the last second.
 
 
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