该短语通常作为状语使用,可放在句末(最常见)或句首,修饰动词(表示“完成、处理、准备、解决”等动作)。
1、 句末用法(最常见)
The chef prepared the meal in short order (厨师很快做好了饭).
We fixed the broken pipe in short order (我们迅速修好了破水管).
The team finished the report in short order (团队很快完成了报告).
2、 句首用法(强调“迅速”的程度)
In short order, the fire department arrived and put out the blaze (消防部门很快到达并扑灭了火).
In short order, she packed her bags and left for the airport (她立刻收拾行李,赶往机场).
quickly(通用,口语/书面):He quickly finished his homework.
promptly(更正式,强调“准时/立即”):She responded promptly to the email.
in no time(更口语,强调“瞬间”):We’ll be there in no time.