This is the 7030th most frequent Chinese word.
當場
"當場" means "on the spot" or "at the scene."
In this sentence, '當場' signifies an action happening immediately at the site of the event without delay.
他在比賽中表現得非常好，裁判當場給他頒發了特別獎。
He performed exceptionally well in the competition, and the judge awarded him a special prize on the spot.
Here, '當場' emphasizes the immediate nature of the decision made at the location of the experience.
服務員的服務太差，我當場就決定不再來這家餐廳。
The service was very poor, so I decided on the spot not to return to this restaurant.
In this example, '當場' describes the direct and spontaneous reaction occurring at that very moment and place.