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on the spotadv. or adj. phr.1or upon the spot At that exact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. 立即;当场;在现场。◆ The news of important events is often broadcast on the spot over television.重大事件的新闻经常进行现场直播。2informal also in a spot In trouble, difficulty, or embarrassment. 〖非正式〗处于困难(或尴尬)的境地。◆ Mr. Jones is on the spot because he cannot pay back the money he borrowed.琼斯先生因还不出欠款而处境很尴尬。3slang In danger of murder; named or listed for death. 〖俚〗处于被谋杀的危险;被列入死亡名单。◆ After he talked to the police, the gangsters put him on the spot.他向警方供认之后,匪徒们决定干掉他。 |