| 单词 | prompt |
| 释义 | prompt /prɒmpt; name prɑːmpt/ adjective1.done without delay 立即的；迅速的；及时的◆prompt payment would be appreciated. 如蒙立即付款，将不胜感激。◆prompt action to stop falling sales 为阻止销量下降而迅速采取的行动2.(about a person) acting without delay; arriving at the right time （人）敏捷的，迅速的，准时的◆please be prompt when attending these meetings. 请准时出席上述会议。 syn punctual ▸ promptly adverb◆what happens if a buyer fails to pay an instalment promptly? 如果买方未能及时分期付款会怎样？ ▸ promptness noun [uncountable] ◆the promptness of payments 立即付款 prompt /prɒmpt; name prɑːmpt/ noun [countable] (it 信息技术) a sign on a computer screen that shows that the computer has finished doing sth and is ready for more instructions 提示符 prompt /prɒmpt; name prɑːmpt/ verb [transitive] (it 信息技术) (about a computer) to ask the user for more instructions （计算机）提示◆the program will prompt you to enter data where required. 这个程序在必要时会提示你输入数据。☞ prompt☞ prompt☞ prompt 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保安工作。ⓘ 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 /prəvəʊk; name prəvoʊk/ [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.暴乱因逮捕了一名当地的领导人而触发。◆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。■ set sth off -->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。prompt [not before noun] arriving at the right time; acting without delay准时的；迅速的；立即行动的◆please be prompt when attending these meetings.请准时出席这些会议。◆ (bre) he's prompt to criticize but not so ready to do any work himself.他批评别人毫不犹豫，自己干起事来可没那么利落。▸ prompt adverb◆the meeting will begin at ten o'clock prompt.会议将于 10 点钟准时开始。▸ promptly adverb◆they arrived promptly at two o'clock.他们 2 点钟准时到达了。◆she deals with all the correspondence promptly and efficiently.她迅速高效地处理所有往来信件。promptdone without delay立即的；迅速的；及时的◆prompt action was required as the fire spread.火势蔓延，必须立即采取行动。◆prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated.务请见发票即付款，我们将不胜感激。▸ promptly adverb (especially written) ◆she read the letter and promptly burst into tears.她一看信眼泪就夺眶而出。prompt [transitive](especially of an event or experience) to be the reason why sb decides to do sth（尤指事件或经历）促使，导致◆what prompted you to choose this area?是什么让你选择了这个领域？◆i understand your views and the reasons which prompted you to write.我理解你的观点和促使你写信的原因。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保安工作。ⓘ 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。promptadverb◆the meeting will begin at ten o'clock prompt.会议将于 10 点钟准时开始。promptadverb◆the meeting will begin at ten o'clock prompt.会议将于 10 点钟准时开始。prompt¹/prɒmpt ||; prɑmpt/adj1. immediate; done without delay 实时的；迅速的；立即的: ◇we need a prompt decision on this matter. 我们需要立刻对这件事作出决定。 2. prompt (in doing sth/to do sth) (not before a noun 不用于名词前) (used about a person) quick; acting without delay （指人）敏捷，行动迅速: ◇we are always prompt in paying our bills. 我们一向都及时付账。◇she was prompt to point out my mistake. 她很快便指出了我的错处。 prompt²/prɒmpt ||; prɑmpt/verb1. [t] to cause sth to happen; to make sb decide to do sth 引致；促使；驱使: ◇what prompted you to give up your job? 什么驱使你放弃你的工作呢？ 2. [i,t] to encourage sb to speak by asking questions or to remind an actor of his/her words in a play （通过提问）鼓励某人说话；（为演员）提词 · ◇the speaker had to be prompted several times. 讲话者要别人多次提示才能说下去。 ➔prompting noun [u]: ◇he apologized without any prompting. 他不用别人提醒就道歉了。 prompt³/prɒmpt ||; prɑmpt/noun[c] 1. a word or words said to an actor to remind him/her of what to say next （对演员的）提词，提示: ◇when she forgot her lines i had to give her a prompt. 她忘记台词的时候，我就得提示她一下。 2. (computing计算机技术) a sign on a computer screen that shows that the computer has finished what it was doing and is ready for more instructions （计算机屏幕上的）提示符（表示任务已经完成，准备接受新的指令）: ◇wait for the prompt to come up then type in your password. 等提示符出现，然后键入密码。 promptsee ⇨ fast 3 ⇨ remind/make sb remember 2☞ prompt¹☞ prompt²☞ prompt³ |
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