应声 (yìng shēng) — (adv.) immediately in response to a sound (used in literary or formal contexts)
Definition
Literary adverb meaning 'immediately, on cue' — as soon as a sound or signal is heard, the action follows. Mostly used in writing; everyday speech would just use 马上 or 立刻.
adverb
(adv.) immediately in response to a sound (used in literary or formal contexts)
Examples
- ，应声。Suí zhe yī shēng qiāng xiǎng, tā yìng shēng dǎo zài dì shàng.With a gunshot, he fell to the ground immediately.
- ，应声。Dí rén kàn dào xìn hào dàn, yìng shēng ér táo.The enemy fled as soon as they saw the flare.
- ，应声。Tīng dào qiāo mén shēng, tā yìng shēng qù kāi le mén.Hearing a knock at the door, he went to open it right away.
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