(1) scarcely ... before，如：Scarcely had the bell rung before they went to the playground. （铃一响，他们就到操场上去了。） (2) as soon as，如：As soon as she entered the room, she knew there was something wrong.（她刚进屋就知道有点不对劲。） (3) on+名词/动名词，如：On arriving/arrival at the village，we were warmly welcomed by the villagers.（我们一到那个村子，就受到了村民们的热烈欢迎。） (4) at+名词/动名词，如：At seeing her mother/ At the sight of her mother，the girl burst into tears.（一见到母亲，那女孩就放声大哭起来。） (5) the instant/the moment/the minute (that)，如： I will pay you back, I promise, the moment I get paid.（我保证一拿到薪水就还你钱。） (6) immediately/instantly/directly，如：Immediately the discussion was finished，the meeting was over. (讨论一完毕，会就散了。) (7) right after，如：The workers went home for a rest right after completing their task.（工人们一完成任务，就回家休息了。） (8) lose no time，如：When the new manager was appointed, he lost no time in reorganizing the office.（新经理刚被任命，就开始重新调整办公室。）
