基本释义
- adj.
- 敏捷的; 迅速的; 立刻的; 准时的
- v.
- 促使; 导致; 鼓励; 提示
- n.
- 激励; 提示符; 提词; 提示
- adv.
- 准时地
词性变化
- 第三人称单数:prompts;
- 过去式:prompted;
- 过去分词:prompted;
- 现在分词:prompting;
- 名词:promptness;
实用例句
Prompt action was required as the fire spread.
由于火势蔓延，须要立即采取行动。
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Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated.
见发票即付款，将不胜感激。
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Please be prompt when attending these meetings.
参加上述会议，请准时出席。
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The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security.
此次发现炸弹促使当局加强了安全工作。
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His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd.
他的讲话激起了人群中一男子的愤怒。
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The thought of her daughter's wedding day prompted her to lose some weight.
对女儿婚期的操心使她消瘦不少。
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She was too nervous to speak and had to be prompted.
她紧张得说不出话来，只好听人提示。
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‘And then what happened? ’ he prompted.
“后来怎样了？”他鼓励对方继续说下去。
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(computing 计)The program will prompt you to enter data where required.
这个程序在必要时将提醒你输入数据。
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The meeting will begin at ten o'clock prompt.
会议将于十点钟准时开始。
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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。
'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？
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
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。
Urge a prompt reply and note that the letter is confirmation of a telexed message.
敦促早日回复,指出本函是用来确认电传.
期刊摘选
Automatic diagnosis, error warning and prompt functions.
具有自诊断, 故障报警,提示功能.
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The prompt box should not be blank, but should show '17951 '.
留学解答资讯网:英文翻译:提示框中不应该为空白, 而应该显示‘17951 ’
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We should appreciate a prompt reply.
请尽速回复.
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真题例句
Successful team leaders know exactly where the team should go and are able to take prompt action.
出自-2017年6月阅读原文Leah's interest in yoga prompted her to make a firm decision to reshape her life.
出自-2017年6月阅读原文They were taught that the brain is like a muscle that gets stronger with use and that learning prompts the brain to grow new connections.
出自-2016年12月阅读原文professors can give prompt feedback to students' homework
出自-2013年6月阅读原文This prompted the company to cut its forecasts for the full fourth quarter.
出自-2017年6月阅读原文During commercials, an overlay will appear at the bottom of the screen, prompting viewers to press a button to request a free sample or order a catalogue.
出自-2016年6月阅读原文It was this lack of information that prompted the launch of I'm First in 2013, originally as an arm of its umbrella organization, the Center For Student Opportunity.
出自-2015年12月阅读原文The key word in the Common Application prompts is "you.
出自-2013年12月阅读原文Meanwhile, a second group was directed to solve the same problems by collaborating with one another, without any prompts from their instructor
出自-2013年12月阅读原文The move was prompted by OPEC's desire to raise prices by restricting supply and by its opposition to US support of Israel in the Arab-Israeli Yom Kippur War.
出自-2013年6月阅读原文After the personal-savings rate dipped to zero in 2005, the shock of the economic crisis last year prompted people to snap shut their wallets.
出自-2012年12月阅读原文It prompted employees to overcharge for work and to complete unnecessary repairs on a company wide basis.
出自-2012年6月阅读原文The woman will prompt the man during the show.
出自-2011年12月听力原文Our attitudes prompt us to go outside to enjoy roller-skating.
2016年6月六级真题（第一套）阅读 Section A英英释义
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
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
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"
同义词辨析
fast, quick, rapid, swift, hasty, prompt, speedy, instant
这几个形容词都有"快，迅速"之意。