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prompt

UK //prɒmpt//US //prɑːmpt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'promptus'(意为‘准备好的’或‘迅速的’),通过古法语 'prompt' 进入英语。

verb

❶ 促使某人做某事,指通过言语或行动引发他人立即反应的行为,常用于正式或紧急场合。

“The teacher prompted the student to answer the question.”

(老师提示学生回答问题。)

“The alarm prompted everyone to evacuate the building.”

(警报促使所有人撤离大楼。)

同义词:urge, stimulate, encourage

noun

❶ 提示或指令,指帮助记忆或引导行动的简短信息,常见于计算机或表演场景。

“The actor forgot his lines and needed a prompt.”

(演员忘了台词,需要提示。)

“The computer displayed a prompt to enter the password.”

(电脑显示提示要求输入密码。)

同义词:cue, signal, reminder

adj

❶ 迅速的或及时的,形容行动或反应没有延迟,强调高效和准时。

“She received prompt medical attention after the accident.”

(事故后她立即得到了及时的医疗救助。)

“The company is known for its prompt delivery service.”

(这家公司以其迅速的送货服务而闻名。)

同义词:quick, timely, immediate

常见短语

prompt payment — 指按时或提前付款的行为,常用于商业或金融场景,强调付款的及时性。

“The supplier offered a discount for prompt payment.”

(供应商为及时付款提供了折扣。)

command prompt — 计算机术语,指命令行界面中等待用户输入指令的符号或文字提示。

“Type 'dir' at the command prompt to list the files.”

(在命令提示符处输入'dir'以列出文件。)