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prompt
[英] [prɔmpt] [美] [prɑmpt] 生词本

adj.

v.

n.

adv.

  • 易混淆的单词：PROMPT  

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1. VERB 促使；推动；引起 To prompt someone to do something means to make them decide to do it. 

  • Japan's recession has prompted consumers to cut back on buying cars...

    日本经济的不景气使得消费者在购买车辆上减少了开支。

  • The need for villagers to control their own destinies has prompted a new plan.

    村民们想要掌握自己的命运，这促成了一项新的计划。

2. VERB 鼓励，提示（说话者）；给（演员）提词 If you prompt someone when they stop speaking, you encourage or help them to continue. If you prompt an actor, you tell them what their next line is when they have forgotten what comes next. 

  • 'Go on,' the therapist prompted him...

    “接着说，”医生鼓励他道。

  • How exactly did he prompt her, Mr Markham?

    确切地说，他是怎样提示她的，马卡姆先生？

  • Prompt is also a noun.

    • Her blushes were saved by a prompt from one of her hosts.

      幸亏一位主持人提示，她才不至于尴尬脸红。

3. ADJ-GRADED 迅速的；即刻的；立即的；及时的 A prompt action is done without any delay. 

  • It is not too late, but prompt action is needed.

    现在还不算晚，但是需要立即采取行动。

  • ...an inflammation of the eyeball which needs prompt treatment.

    需要立即治疗的眼球炎症

4. ADJ-GRADED 敏捷的；迅速的；及时的 If you are prompt to do something, you do it without delay or you are not late. 

  • You have been so prompt in carrying out all these commissions...

    你执行所有这些命令可真够迅速的。

  • We didn't worry because they were always so prompt with their rental payment.

    我们不担心，因为他们交租金总是非常及时。

Noun

1. a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken);

  • "the audience could hear his prompting"

2. (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

Verb

1. give an incentive for action;

  • "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

2. serve as the inciting cause of;

  • "She prompted me to call my relatives"

3. assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

Adjective

1. according to schedule or without delay;

  • "they were always on time"
  • "a prompt reply"

2. characterized by speed and efficiency

3. quick in apprehending or reacting;

  • "a prompt (or ready) response"
  • "a prompt smile"

4. performed with little or no delay;

  • "an immediate reply to my letter"
  • "prompt obedience"
  • "was quick to respond"
  • "a straightaway denial"

法律

  • 1.立即行动的
  • 2.迅速的
  • 3.当场交付的

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  • 1.提示
1. A prompt remittance would be appreciated.
速寄汇款不胜感激。

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2. Deliberate in counsel, prompt in action.
静如处子，动如脱兔。

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3. Get prompt treatment when you are ill.
有病要及时治疗。

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4. He's always prompt to criticize other people's ideas.
他对别人想出的主意总是迫不及待地进行评价。

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5. His prompt action prevented the fire from spreading.
他的果断行动制止了火势的蔓延。

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6. His words, though quite brief, are earnest enough to prompt one to deep thought.
他话讲得不多，可是语重心长，发人深思。

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7. I can't understand it; he's usually very prompt.
我不明白这是怎么回事，他通常很准时的。

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8. I'll prompt her if she forgets her lines.
如果她忘掉台词我将给她提示。

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9. In business, a prompt reply is imperative.
在商业上迅速的回复是必要的。

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10. Prompt payment of bills is greatly appreciated.
如蒙即期结账，则不胜感激。

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11. The company was prompt in its response to these accusations.
该公司对这些指责迅速做出反应。

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12. What is the prompt?
付款期是哪天？

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13. Will you prompt for us at the performance?
演出时你给我们提示台词好吗？

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