prompt

[prɔmpt]

adj.迅速的, 敏捷的, 立刻的
vt.激起, 促进, 推动, 提示
vi.提示
n.提示, 提示的内容
n.[商]付款期限

a.

1. 敏捷的, 及时的, 迅速的[(+in)][+to-v]

He is prompt in paying his rent.

他付房租从不拖延。

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. 【商】(付款)实时的, 即期的; (货物)当场交的

ad.

准时地; 正(指时间)

They started at 7 o'clock prompt.

他们在七点钟准时出发。

vt.

1. 促使; 激励; 怂恿[O2]

He was prompted by patriotism.

他为爱国心所激励。

2. 引起, 激起

His curiosity prompted him to ask questions.

他的好奇心驱使他提问。

3. 提示; 给(演员等)提词

She needed to be prompted three times.

她要别人提示了三次。

vi.

提示; 提词

n.

1. 催促; 提醒

2. 【商】付款期限

3. 提示; 提示台词[C]

He had to be given a prompt.

他不得不要人提示台词。

词形变化

副词: promptly | 形容词比较级: prompter | 形容词最高级: promptest | 名词: prompter | 动词过去式: prompted | 动词过去分词: prompted | 动词现在分词: prompting | 动词第三人称单数: prompts |

词义辨析

同义:

a.敏捷的; 快的; 准时的

punctual  quick  instant  immediate  ready

vt.暗示; 提示; 提醒

remind  hint  suggest  coach  

同义参见:

occasion  nudge  animate  move  bring  determine  actuate  alert  urge  inspire  cue  induce  summary  hasten  forward or forwards  refresh  prick  prevail  clue  expeditious  exhort  evoke  enlist  

反义:

a.敏捷的, 及时的

slow  tardy  slack  dilatory  

英英释义

名词 prompt:

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

同义词：prompting

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

同义词：command prompt

动词 prompt:

give an incentive for action

同义词：motivate, actuate, propel, move, incite

serve as the inciting cause of

同义词：inspire, instigate

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

同义词：remind, cue

形容词 prompt:

according to schedule or without delay

同义词：on time

characterized by speed and efficiency

同义词：expeditious, timesaving

quick in apprehending or reacting

performed with little or no delay

同义词：immediate, quick, straightaway

补充

promptprompt英:[prɔmpt] 美:[prɑmpt]adj.1.立刻的, 迅速的, 准时的Prompt payment of bills is greatly appreciated.如蒙即期结账, 则不胜感激。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。2.准时到达的; 行动迅速的The company was prompt in its response to these accusations.该公司对这些指责迅速做出反应。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。vt. & vi.1.为(演员)提示台词Will you prompt for us at the performance?演出时你给我们提示台词好吗?The actress needed to be prompted frequently.那女演员经常需要提示。vt.1.促使, 推动, 引起The sight of the ships prompted thoughts of his distant home.看到船使他想起遥远的家乡。What prompted him to be so generous?是什么原因使得他如此大方呢?2.为(发言者)提示The actress needed to be prompted frequently.那女演员经常需要提示。His evasive reply prompted me to ask another question.他的含糊其辞的答复促使我又提了一个问题。

例句

1. Fortunately prompt medical attention was available.幸运的是及时得到了医治。 2. It is not too late, but prompt action is needed.现在还不太晚, 但需要立即采取行动。 3. an inflammation of the eyeball which needs prompt treatment需要立即治疗的眼球炎症 4. A prompt reply would be appreciated.盼迅速答复。 5. I found her to be prompt, attentive and honest.我觉得她反应敏捷, 体贴周到且为人诚实。 6. 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。 7. 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。 8. at eight o'clock prompt在八点整 9. 'Go on,' the therapist prompted him.“说下去。”治疗师鼓励他说。 10. How exactly did he prompt her, Mr Markham?马卡姆先生, 他到底是如何鼓励她的？ 11. The Times article prompted him to call a meeting of the staff.《泰晤士报》的文章敦促他召集一次全体员工大会。 12. The remark prompted him to phone Isabel.这番话促使他给伊莎贝尔打电话。 13. The recession has prompted consumers to cut back on buying cars.经济不景气使得消费者减少了购买车辆的支出。 14. She needed to be prompted three times.她有三次需要提词。 15. A strike had prompted the setting up of the committee.一次罢工促成了该委员会的建立。 16. 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。 17. At the prompt type in the name of the directory.在提示处键入目录名。 18. What prompted her to be so generous?是什么原因使得她如此大方呢? 19. Her guestion was prompted by her worries about future.她提的那个问题是因为她对前途十分忧虑。 20. to prompt a witness in court在法庭上提示证人 21. The actor needed to be prompted frequently.那演员经常需要提词。 22. the growing public expenditure bill has prompted a review of spending.不断增长的公共开支账单引发对支出的检查。 23. a demonstration by around 20,000 people prompted the government to step up security.约有20,000人参与的示威活动促使政府加强安全工作。 24. [with direct speech]‘And the picture?’ he prompted.“那照片呢？”他追问道。 25. with barely a prompt, Barbara talked on.芭芭拉不停地说，几乎不需要什么提醒。 26. the owner would have died but for the prompt action of two ambulancemen.要不是两名救护队员立即行动，业主可能早就死了。 27. the fans were prompt and courteous in complying with police requests.球迷马上很有礼貌地服从警察的请求。 28. the man set off at three-thirty prompt.那人在三点半准时出发。 29. We need a prompt decision on this matter.我们需要立刻对这件事作出决定。 30. We are always prompt in paying our bills.我们一向都及时付账。 31. She was prompt to point out my mistake.她很快便指出了我的错处。 32. What prompted you to give up your job?什么驱使你放弃你的工作呢？ 33. The speaker had to be prompted several times.讲话者要别人多次提示才能说下去。 34. He apologized without any prompting.他不用别人提醒就道歉了。 35. When she forgot her lines I had to give her a prompt.她忘记台词的时候，我就得提示她一下。 36. Wait for the prompt to come up then type in your password.等提示符出现，然后键入密码。 37. Curiosity prompted her to ask a few questions.好奇心促使她问了几个问题。 38. Pride prompted his angry response.自尊心导致他做出愤怒的反应。 39. The evidence prompted a criminal investigation.这一证据引发了一次刑事调查。 40. “Did you hear me?” he prompted when his friend did not respond to his first question.“你听见我的话了吗？”当朋友没有回应他的第一个问题时，他提醒道。 41. The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.那个演员必须有一个人站在舞台后面给他提示台词。 42. The computer/program prompted me to type in a number.电脑/程序提示我输入一个数字。 43. The victims need prompt [=immediate] medical assistance.受害人需要马上得到医疗救助。 44. We always get prompt service at that restaurant.我们在那家餐馆总能享受到及时的服务。 45. He was offered prompt access to the data he needed.他得到了迅速获取所需数据的机会。 46. They were very prompt about responding to my request.他们非常及时地对我的要求做出了回应。 47. Please try to be prompt [=punctual] about keeping appointments.赴约时请尽量准时。 48. I was surprised by the promptness of their response.他们的回应这么及时，让我很惊讶。 49. The actor was given a prompt by someone offstage.舞台后面有人给那个男演员台词提示。 50. a computer prompt电脑提示 51. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. prompt. [=(US) sharp]会议将于上午9点准时开始。