| 词汇 | arrive/come on the scene |
| 释义 | come on the scene1. To reach a destination, usually as something is happening there. When did the police come on the scene? By the time I came on the scene, Kate and Jen were already arguing. 2. To become involved in a particular situation. Caitlin and I used to be best friends, until Liz came on the scene. arrive (up)on the scene (of something)and arrive at the scene (of something)to reach the location of an event in progress. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on and at.) The police arrived on the scene of the crime. They arrived upon the scene of a frightening accident. What did they do when they arrived at the scene? come on the sceneand arrive on the scene1. Lit. to arrive at a place. When we came on the scene, the ambulances were already there. The police arrived on the scene and began directing traffic. 2. Fig. to become part of a situation. She thought she was in love with Harry until Bob came on the scene. arrive/come on the ˈscenearrive in/at a place, probably to change the existing situation: John and I were really happy together until she came on the scene.By the time the police arrived on the scene, it was too late. |
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