adv.迅速地；準(zhǔn)時地；立即

He draw his hand back promptly from the hot stove. 他迅速地把手從熱火爐上縮回。

I'll be here promptly at nine o'clock. 我一定九點(diǎn)準(zhǔn)時到這里。

The mailman delivered the letters promptly. 那個郵差準(zhǔn)時地投遞信件。

The meeting will finish promptly I don't want it to run on. 會議要按時結(jié)束,不要拖延下去。

I promise to attend to the matter promptly. 我一定立即處理這件事。

They acted promptly in the emergency. 他們在緊急情況下立即行動起來。