The news item about the fire is followinged by a detailed report made on the ______.
A.spot B.site C.location D.ground
答案为 spot,on the spot 是固定搭配,意思是“在现场”。如:
The fire brigade were on the spot within five minutes. 救火队五分钟内抵达现场。
on the spot还有两个意思:
1. 立即,马上
You must make a decision on the spot. 你必须马上作出决定。
2. 在原地
Running on the spot is good exercise. 原地跑步是一种很好的锻炼。