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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3217 COCA: 3114

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；激励
prompt somebody to do something
 What prompted you to buy that suit?
什么原因让你买下了那套西装？
2  CAUSE[transitiveT] to make people say or do something as a reaction 引起，激起〔某人说或做某事〕
 The decision prompted an outcry among prominent US campaigners.
那项决定激起了美国著名活动家的强烈抗议。
3  [transitiveT]REMIND/MAKE somebody REMEMBER to help a speaker who pauses, by suggesting how to continue 为〔说话者〕提示
 ‘I can’t decide, ’ said Beatrice. ‘Decide what?’ prompted Marlon.
“我决定不了。”比阿特丽斯说。“决定什么？”马龙追问道。
4  [transitiveT] to ask someone to do something on a computer 〔计算机上〕提示，提醒
 A message will appear which will prompt you for certain information.
会有信息显示，提醒你输入某些资料。
5. [intransitiveI, transitiveT]APREMIND/MAKE somebody REMEMBER to remind an actor of the next words in a speech （为）〔演员〕提示台词
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；及时的
 Prompt action must be taken.
必须立即采取行动。
 Prompt payment is requested.
请立即付款。
 a prompt response
迅速的答复
2  [not before noun]ON TIME someone who is prompt arrives or does something at the right time and is not late 准时的
 Lunch is at two. Try to be prompt.
两点钟吃午饭，请尽量准时。
—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.
Related topics: Performing, Computers
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 〔给演员的〕提词，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 〔计算机屏幕上的〕提示符〔显示计算机已完成某项操作，准备进入下一项〕
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 准时 SYN American English sharp
 The bus will leave at 8 o'clock prompt.
公共汽车将于8点准时出发。
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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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3217 COCA: 3114
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3217 COCA: 3114
prompt adj.
⇨ early (Please be prompt.) ⇨ immediate (prompt action)prompt verb
⇨ prompt (prompt an outburst) ⇨ make 4 (What prompted you to choose us?) prompt

verb

  ➡ See also the entry for cause 另见cause条prompt ♦︎ provoke ♦︎ trigger ♦︎ spark ♦︎ set sth offThese words all mean to make sth start happening. 这些词均表示导致、激起。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to trigger / spark / set sth off◆to prompt / provoke / trigger / spark / set off a debate / reaction◆to prompt / provoke / trigger / spark / set off protests◆to prompt / provoke / trigger / spark a / an crisis / attack◆to prompt / provoke / trigger / spark discussions / controversy / demonstrations◆to prompt / provoke / trigger a response◆to prompt / provoke / spark anger / criticism◆to provoke / trigger / spark riots / disturbances◆an event prompts / triggers / sparks / sets off sth■ prompt [transitive] (especially written) to cause sth to start or happen, especially discussion, questioning or criticism of sth 导致，激起（尤指讨论、质疑或批评）◆The news prompted speculation that prices will rise further.这条新闻使人们推测物价将进一步上涨。◆His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd.他的讲话令人群中一男子大发雷霆。◆The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security.发现这枚炸弹促使当局加强安保工作。ⓘ Things that can be prompted include debate, speculation, allegations, criticism and worry. 可以作prompt的宾语的词有debate、speculation、allegations、criticism和worry。■ provoke prəˈvəʊk; NAmE prəˈvoʊk [transitive] to cause a particular feeling or reaction, especially a negative one, sometimes deliberately （有时是故意地）激起，引起，引发（尤指负面情绪或反应）◆The announcement provoked a storm of protest.这个声明激起了抗议的风潮。◆The article was intended to provoke discussion.本文旨在引发讨论。■ trigger [transitive] to cause sth to start suddenly, especially sth bad 发动，引起，触发（尤指坏事）◆Nuts can trigger off a violent allergic reaction.坚果可以引发严重的过敏反应。◆An influx of refugees has triggered disturbances.难民的涌入引发了骚乱。ⓘ Things that can be triggered include sudden physical illnesses such as a fit, an attack, a reaction or a relapse, and conflict or fighting between people. * trigger的宾语可以是突发的身体不适，如fit、attack、reaction或relapse，以及人与人之间的冲突或争斗。▸ trigger

noun

 [countable] ◆The trigger for the strike was the closure of yet another factory.这场罢工的诱因是又有一家工厂倒闭了。■ spark [transitive] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) to cause sth, especially a problem or emergency, to start or develop, especially suddenly （尤指突然地）引发，触发（尤指问题或意外）◆The riots were sparked off by the arrest of a local leader.因逮捕了一名当地的领导人而触发暴乱。◆Winds brought down power lines, sparking a fire.大风吹倒了输电电缆，引起了大火。NOTE 辨析 Provoke or spark?In many cases you can use either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆to provoke / spark a reaction / discussion / protest / storm引发反应／讨论／抗议／风暴◆to provoke / spark controversy / criticism / anger / outrage引起争议／批评／怒火／愤怒In these cases, spark is slightly more informal than provoke, used especially in newspapers. However, spark is used especially to talk about causing serious events when a situation gets out of control. Provoke is often used when sth is caused deliberately, or the result is easy to predict. 在这些情况下，spark比provoke稍显非正式，尤用于报纸文章。但是，spark尤指引发严重事件使局面无法控制。provoke常指故意激起，或用于结果不难预料时◆The suggestion inevitably provoked outrage from student leaders.这个建议不可避免地激起了学生领袖的愤慨。 Provoke is also used to talk about causing feelings as well as reactions. * provoke不仅指引起某种反应，还指引发某种情绪◆to provoke hostility / jealousy / resentment引起敌意／妒意／怨恨 Spark is only used to talk about stronger feelings such as anger and outrage that are openly expressed. * spark仅指引发强烈而公开的情绪，如anger和outrage。 ■ ˌset sth ˈoff

phrasal verb

(setting, set, set)to start a process or series of events 引发，激起（一连串行动或事件）◆Panic on the stock market set off a wave of selling.对股市的恐慌情绪导致人们纷纷抛售股票。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3217 COCA: 3114

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