当机立断

dāngjī-lìduàn

to make prompt decisions

HSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 當機立斷
Dictionary entry

to make prompt decisions (idiom)

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See it in sentences

他当机立断下了命令。

Tā dāngjī-lìduàn xià le mìnglìng.

English

He made a prompt decision and gave the order.

危险时刻谁能当机立断？

Wēixiǎn shíkè shéi néng dāngjī-lìduàn?

English

Who can decide promptly at a dangerous moment?

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