prompt1/prɑmpt; prɒmpt/v [T] 1 to make someone decide to do something 促使﹐推动: prompt sb to do sth What prompted you to buy that suit? 什么原因让你买下了这套西装?The accident prompted an investigation into rail safety. 这宗事故促使有关部门对铁路安全问题进行调查。2 to remind someone, especially an actor, of what they should say next〔尤指为演员〕提示台词
prompt2adj 1 done quickly or immediately 迅速的﹔立即的: Prompt action must be taken. 必须立刻采取行动。2 someone who is prompt is not late〔人〕准时的: The meeting starts at 11, so please be prompt. 会议 11 点钟开始﹐因此请准时出席。 —promptly also 又作 promptBrE informal 【英, 非正式】adv
prompt3n [C] 1 a word or words said to actors to help them remember what to say〔给演员的〕提词﹐提白2 a sign on a computer screen that shows the computer is ready for the next instruction〔电脑屏幕上表示可以执行下一项指令的〕提示