prompter

• 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，指在演出或演讲中为演员或演讲者提示忘记的台词或下一句词的人；也指显示台词或讲稿供人阅读的装置。

A noun referring to a person who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech, or a device that displays words for people to read.

1. Theater assistantB2formalart

   A person who helps actors remember their lines during a performance, usually by whispering or signaling from offstage.

   提词员

   • The prompter whispered the forgotten line to the actor.
   • During the play, the prompter was hidden in a box at the side of the stage.
   • The director relied on the prompter to keep the performance flowing smoothly.

2. Display deviceB2formalIT

   A device, such as a teleprompter, that shows text for a speaker to read while appearing to speak naturally.

   提词器

   • The news anchor read from a prompter during the broadcast.
   • The politician used a prompter to deliver his speech without notes.
   • Modern prompters are often integrated into cameras for live events.

   同义词autocueteleprompter