prompt

US /prɑːmpt/
UK /prɑːmpt/
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1.

迅速的, 及时的, 立即的

done without delay; immediate

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

准时的, 迅速的

(of a person) acting without delay

:
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。
She is always prompt for her appointments.
她总是准时赴约。
1.

提示, 鼓励, 提示符

an act of instigating; an incitement

:
His question served as a prompt for further discussion.
他的问题为进一步讨论提供了提示
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。
1.

促使, 引起, 提示

to cause or bring about (an action or feeling)

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

提示, 提醒

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

:
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。
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。