think on one's feet

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. When one is in the middle of a process, activity, or conversation, to adjust rapidly, effectively, and intelligently to new developments or changing circumstances. idiomatic
    — "There will be wine," said Medora. "Drink it. There may be toasts. Be ready to respond." Abner could think on his feet—speech would not fail.

词形变化

thinks on one's feet present,singular,third-person thinking on one's feet participle,present thought on one's feet participle,past thought on one's feet past
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