He was caught in the very act of stealing.

他正在偷东西时当场被捕.

《现代英汉综合大词典》

In the very act of transferring it becomes a lie.

一经转达它就变成谎言.

互联网

He was in the very act of starting.

他正准备动身.

互联网

I was in the very act of refusing his offer, when I suddenly recognized him.

我正要拒绝他的提议时, 突然认出了他.

互联网