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prompt

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Related topics: Performing, Computers
prompt1 /prɒmpt $ prɑːmpt/ ●●○ W3 verb
1  [transitiveT]PERSUADE to make someone decide to do something 促使；激勵
prompt somebody to do something
What prompted you to buy that suit?
什麽原因讓你買下了那套西裝？
2  CAUSE[transitiveT] to make people say or do something as a reaction 引起，激起〔某人說或做某事〕
The decision prompted an outcry among prominent US campaigners.
那項決定激起了美國著名活動家的強烈抗議。
3  [transitiveT]REMIND/MAKE somebody REMEMBER to help a speaker who pauses, by suggesting how to continue 爲〔說話者〕提示
‘I can’t decide, ’ said Beatrice. ‘Decide what?’ prompted Marlon.
“我決定不了。”比阿特麗斯說。“決定什麽？”馬龍追問道。
4  [transitiveT] to ask someone to do something on a computer 〔計算機上〕提示，提醒
A message will appear which will prompt you for certain information.
會有信息顯示，提醒你輸入某些資料。
5. [intransitiveI, transitiveT]APREMIND/MAKE somebody REMEMBER to remind an actor of the next words in a speech （爲）〔演員〕提示台詞
Examples from the Corpus
prompt• News of the scandal prompted a Senate investigation.• But even that didn't prompt any bids.• The review was prompted by a spate of jail suicides.• Presence of an osmolal gap should prompt further investigation as to its cause.• That has prompted investors to demand ratings from more issuers of debt and to take the ratings more seriously.• What prompted that remark?• His job is to prompt the actors when they forget their lines.• And he prompted the discovery of the Tramway, so establishing a permanent performing space.• The manager prompts the subordinate to carry out a personal audit.• But strange occurrences prompt them each to wonder whether Xorandor's progeny may not again be interfering with human activities.• Most of the children knew their lines so the director didn't need to prompt very much.• The opening screen will prompt you to create a new connection and give it a name.
prompt somebody to do something• What exactly prompted him to call you in the middle of the night?• The decision prompted steel workers to strike.• It was reading his book that prompted me to write to him.
prompt2 ●●○ adjectiveadj
1  FAST/QUICKdone quickly, immediately, or at the right time 迅速的；立刻的；及時的
Prompt action must be taken.
必須立即采取行動。
Prompt payment is requested.
請立即付款。
a prompt response
迅速的答複
2  [not before noun]ON TIME someone who is prompt arrives or does something at the right time and is not late 準時的
Lunch is at two. Try to be prompt.
兩點鐘吃午飯，請盡量準時。
—promptness noun [uncountableU]
Examples from the Corpus
prompt• A major disaster was prevented by the prompt action of the safety officer.• All obedience worth the name Must be prompt and ready.• She always wondered whether better, more prompt care of her hands might have made a difference in the long run.• It is important to ensure prompt delivery of goods that customers order.• A unanimous resolution, backed by a petition with twelve hundred signatures, demanded Outram's prompt dismissal.• If that happens, it is in the industry's interest to seek prompt solutions for its remaining problems.
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prompt3 ●○○ noun [countableC]
1. APREMIND/MAKE somebody REMEMBERa word or words said to an actor in a play, to help them remember what to say 〔給演員的〕提詞，提白
2. TDa sign on a computer screen which shows that the computer has finished one operation and is ready to begin the next 〔計算機屏幕上的〕提示符〔顯示計算機已完成某項操作，準備進入下一項〕
Examples from the Corpus
prompt• As soon as you enter the number, the cursor returns to the bottom prompt.• The cursor returns to the bottom prompt.• Some of these are selected by prompts on the set-up screen; for example, you can set novice or expert mode.• When you see the "C" prompt, type "WP."• He managed to say the whole speech without a single prompt.• Only the marked files will then be printed or copied at the prompt.• Press Alt-F6, then press Y in response to the prompt Page formats affect the overall appearance of the page.• The prompt will change to Press 1 to preview the entire document or 2 to preview the current page.
prompt4 adverbadv British EnglishBrE informal
ON TIMEat the time mentioned and no later 準時 SYN American English sharp
The bus will leave at 8 o'clock prompt.
公共汽車將於8點準時出發。
Examples from the Corpus
prompt• Store the shellfish in a covered container and refrigerate them promptly.
From Longman Business Dictionary
promptprompt1 /prɒmptprɑːmpt/ adjectiveadj
done quickly, immediately, or at the right time
We guarantee prompt delivery of your purchases.
Many customers are taking advantage of a 2.5% discount for prompt payment.
—promptly adverbadv
Answer the telephone promptly — within three rings if possible.
The prices of certain goods such as agricultural produce respond very promptly to changes in supply and demand.
—promptness noun [uncountableU]
BT responded with great promptness and had two telephone lines and a fax line installed within three days.
promptprompt2 noun [countableC]COMPUTING
a sign on a computer screen which shows that the computer has finished one operation and is ready to begin the next
When you see the ‘C’ prompt, type ‘WP’.
Origin prompt1
(1300-1400) Medieval Latin promptare, from Latin promptus; → PROMPT2
 prompt2
(1300-1400) Latin promptus, from the past participle of promere “to bring out”
prompt1 verbprompt2 adjectiveadjprompt3 nounprompt4 adverbadv
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