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• 形容某人或某事行动或反应迅速、毫不拖延；也可指立即做出、及时的。

Describes someone or something that is quick to act or respond; done without delay.

1. Done without delayB1formal

   Carried out or completed quickly and without hesitation.

   迅速的

   • She gave a prompt reply to the email.
   • The ambulance arrived prompt to the accident scene.
   • Prompt payment is required to avoid late fees.

   同义词expeditiousimmediatepunctualquickrapidspeedyswifttimely

   反义词delayedslowsluggishtardy

2. On timeB1formal

   Arriving or happening at the scheduled time; punctual.

   准时

   • He is always prompt for meetings.
   • The train was prompt, leaving exactly at 8:00 AM.
   • Prompt attendance is expected at all sessions.

   同义词on timepunctualtimely

   反义词behinddelayedoverduetardy

• 名词，指提示、指示或激励，用于引发或鼓励回应或行动；常用于计算机、戏剧或教育领域。

A noun referring to a cue, instruction, or stimulus given to initiate or encourage a response or action, often used in computing, theater, or education.

1. Reminder or cueB1formal

   A word, phrase, or action that reminds or encourages someone to do something.

   提示

   • The teacher gave a prompt to help the student remember the answer.
   • He used a written prompt to start his speech.
   • The actor forgot his lines and needed a prompt from the stage manager.

   同义词cuehintnudgereminderstimulus

2. Computer promptB1formalIT

   A symbol or message on a computer screen indicating that the system is ready to receive input.

   提示符

   • Type your command after the prompt appears.
   • The system displayed a prompt asking for the password.
   • Wait for the prompt before entering the next instruction.

   同义词command prompt

3. Writing promptB2informal

   A topic or question given to inspire or guide writing.

   写作提示

   • The essay prompt asked students to discuss climate change.
   • She used a creative writing prompt to start her story.
   • The prompt for the assignment was to describe a memorable event.

   同义词suggestionthemewriting assignment

• 动词，表示促使或鼓励某人采取行动，或提供提示、刺激以引发回应。

A verb used to indicate the act of causing or encouraging someone to take action, or of providing a cue or stimulus for a response.

1. Cause or incite actionB2formal

   To cause someone to take a particular action or to do something.

   促使

   • The emergency prompted an immediate evacuation.
   • His curiosity prompted him to ask more questions.
   • The criticism prompted her to improve her work.

   同义词elicitencourageimpelinciteinducemotivateprodprovokespurstimulatetriggerurge

   反义词deterdiscouragedissuadeprevent

2. Assist with wordsB2formal

   To help someone remember what to say or do by giving a cue or suggestion.

   提示

   • The teacher prompted the student when he forgot the answer.
   • She prompted him to continue his story.
   • The actor was prompted by the director during rehearsal.

   同义词cuefeedjogremindsuggest