prompt

US /prɑːmpt/
UK /prɑːmpt/
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1.

迅速的, 及时的, 立即的

done without delay; immediate

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She was prompt in her response to the email.
她对邮件的回复很及时。
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We need a prompt decision on this matter.
我们需要对这件事做出迅速的决定。
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2.

准时的, 迅速的

(of a person) acting without delay

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The staff at the hotel were very prompt and helpful.
酒店的工作人员非常迅速且乐于助人。
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She is always prompt for her appointments.
她总是准时赴约。
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提示, 鼓励, 提示符

an act of instigating; an incitement

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His question served as a prompt for further discussion.
他的问题为进一步讨论提供了提示。
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The software provides a prompt for the user to enter data.
该软件提供一个提示，供用户输入数据。
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1.

促使, 引起, 提示

to cause or bring about (an action or feeling)

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The news prompted a strong reaction from the public.
这条新闻引起了公众的强烈反响。
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What prompted you to make that decision?
是什么促使你做出那个决定？
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2.

提示, 提醒

(of an actor) to assist (a speaker) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly known

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The stage manager had to prompt the actor who forgot his lines.
舞台监督不得不提示忘记台词的演员。
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She didn't need anyone to prompt her; she knew exactly what to say.
她不需要任何人提示；她知道该说什么。
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