1. The drowning child was saved by Dick´s prompt action.
    迪克的及时行动救了那个溺水的孩子。

2. The Ombudsman´s prompt action at once put an end to an unpleasant practice which might have gone unnoticed.
    司法特派员及时采取的行动，迅速制止了这一起不愉快的事件，不然这件事可能因未得到人们注意而不了了之。

3. Then, even if you haven't uncovered the reason, you should begin to make firm decisions and practice responding to your children's requests in a prompt, definite manner.
    然后，即使没能找出原因，你也该开始作出果断的决定，并试着用迅速、果断的方式对孩子的要求作出反应。