英语词汇“promptness”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

WORD ORIGINprompt2

Origin:

1300-1400 Latin promptus, from the past participle of promere ‘to bring out’

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

A major disaster was prevented by the prompt action of the safety officer.
It is important to ensure prompt delivery of goods that customers order.

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

A unanimous resolution, backed by a petition with twelve hundred signatures, demanded Outram's prompt dismissal.
All obedience worth the name Must be prompt and ready.
If that happens, it is in the industry's interest to seek prompt solutions for its remaining problems.
She always wondered whether better, more prompt care of her hands might have made a difference in the long run.

THESAURUS► quick

taking only a short time to do something: · I took a quick look at the map.· Do I have time for a quick shower before we go out?

► short

lasting only a short time: · You can do a short course in diving.· The meeting was shorter than I’d expected.

► brief

especially written lasting only a short time. Brief is more formal than short, and is used especially in written English: · The president made a brief visit to Buenos Aires.· a brief introduction to Piaget’s ideas· a brief pause in the rain

► rapid

especially written happening in a short period of time – used about changes, increases, improvements etc: · a rapid increase in crime· the rapid rate of industrial development

► speedy

happening or done as quickly as possible, especially so that you get the result that you want: · Best wishes for a speedy recovery.· The restoration work has been making speedy progress.

► prompt

done very soon after something else: · Thank you for your prompt reply.· the prompt action of the firefighters· Discounts will be offered for prompt payment.

► hasty

deciding or doing something very quickly, especially when this has bad results: · It was a hasty decision, which he later regretted.· They had to make a hasty departure.

► cursory

formal looking at something very quickly without much attention to detail: · Even a cursory glance at these figures shows that there is a problem.· The police conducted a cursory search of the property.

Longman Language Activatordoing things quickly or happening quickly► quickly

doing things quickly or happening quickly , without taking much time: · She undressed quickly and got into bed.· It's important to realize how quickly this disease can spread.· Quickly fry the onions, then add the meat.

► quick

a quick movement or action is one that you do quickly or one that only takes a short time: · I'll just take a quick shower.· That was quick -- have you finished already?· I had to make a quick decision.be quick (=use this when you are telling someone to hurry): · You'll have to be quick - we don't have much time.

► fast

if you work, talk, or write fast , you do it quickly: · Don't talk so fast - I can't understand what you're saying.· We're working as fast as we can.

► rapid

a rapid change, increase, or improvement is one that happens much more quickly than usual: · a rapid increase in the population· She made a rapid recovery after her operation.· Adolescence is a period of great and rapid change.

► swift

happening or done very quickly and without any delay: · Punishment of the protesters was swift and severe.· Swift fashion changes mean that the shop has to change its stock every six to eight weeks.

► speedy

a speedy return, reply, reaction, etc is one that is done or made successfully, as quickly and efficiently as possible: · We are working to ensure the safe and speedy return of all the refugees to their homes.· Thousands of letters and telegrams arrived wishing Nikolai a speedy recovery from his surgery.

► prompt

a prompt action, reply, delivery etc is one that is done without delay because quick action is needed: · A major disaster was prevented by the prompt action of the safety officer.· It is important to ensure prompt delivery of goods that customers order.

► meteoric

: meteoric rise/career achieving success extremely quickly and suddenly: · The film tells the story of Lee's meteoric rise from North Dakota radio singer to jazz legend.

► at an alarming rate

if something happens at an alarming rate , it happens so quickly that it makes people very worried: · The Amazonian rainforest is disappearing at an alarming rate.· The number of people dying from lung cancer has increased at an alarming rate.

► in a flash

use this to say that something happens extremely quickly and suddenly, so that you almost do not notice what is happening: · He was gone in a flash.· In a flash Atticus was up and standing over him.· Joel slipped but was on his feet in a flash.

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► immediate/prompt/swift action

· The public wants immediate action to stop the terrorists.

► lead to/prompt/give rise to speculation

(=result in it)· This development led to speculation that she was about to resign.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► action

· It will prevent the taking of prompt action to improve failing schools.· Elliot realized that prompt action was necessary, as did Anson Jones, president of the Republic of Texas.· As a Stalinist, Nizan was doubtless reassured that prompt action to deal with the anti-Soviet activities had been taken.· Supporters of prompt action on the reform issue regard the commission as a stalling tactic, however.· Without prompt action, the zoo may be the only place where a safari is possible.· The blast set the 29-year-old on fire and only the prompt action of a passer-by prevented potentially fatal injuries.· A court heard that the shop owner would have died but for the prompt action of two ambulancemen.· Governor Peter Leonard, who launched an inquiry yesterday, said only prompt action by staff prevented a violent free-for-all.

► payment

· Answer guide: Record revenue and debtor. 24 Paid Drake £682 after taking advantage of a 2.5% discount for prompt payment.· Old and past-due accounts are obviously less valuable as collateral than the account of a customer with a reputation for prompt payment.· I know from my discussions with business men that prompt payment is vital.· It also aims to promote prompt payment of taxes.· Cash discount is an allowance off a debt given to encourage prompt payment.· Fees Joan Daniels reminded teachers that their fees were due and that prompt payment would be very helpful.· Octavia Hill laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent on pain of eviction.

► response

· Thank you for your prompt response.· I wrote Neuharth about two and half months before graduation and, to my delight, received a prompt response.

单词	promptness
释义	promptprompt2 ●●○ adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINprompt2 Origin: 1300-1400 Latin promptus, from the past participle of promere ‘to bring out’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES A major disaster was prevented by the prompt action of the safety officer. It is important to ensure prompt delivery of goods that customers order. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A unanimous resolution, backed by a petition with twelve hundred signatures, demanded Outram's prompt dismissal. All obedience worth the name Must be prompt and ready. If that happens, it is in the industry's interest to seek prompt solutions for its remaining problems. She always wondered whether better, more prompt care of her hands might have made a difference in the long run. Thesaurus THESAURUS► quick taking only a short time to do something: · I took a quick look at the map.· Do I have time for a quick shower before we go out? ► short lasting only a short time: · You can do a short course in diving.· The meeting was shorter than I’d expected. ► brief especially written lasting only a short time. Brief is more formal than short, and is used especially in written English: · The president made a brief visit to Buenos Aires.· a brief introduction to Piaget’s ideas· a brief pause in the rain ► rapid especially written happening in a short period of time – used about changes, increases, improvements etc: · a rapid increase in crime· the rapid rate of industrial development ► speedy happening or done as quickly as possible, especially so that you get the result that you want: · Best wishes for a speedy recovery.· The restoration work has been making speedy progress. ► prompt done very soon after something else: · Thank you for your prompt reply.· the prompt action of the firefighters· Discounts will be offered for prompt payment. ► hasty deciding or doing something very quickly, especially when this has bad results: · It was a hasty decision, which he later regretted.· They had to make a hasty departure. ► cursory formal looking at something very quickly without much attention to detail: · Even a cursory glance at these figures shows that there is a problem.· The police conducted a cursory search of the property. Longman Language Activatordoing things quickly or happening quickly► quickly doing things quickly or happening quickly , without taking much time: · She undressed quickly and got into bed.· It's important to realize how quickly this disease can spread.· Quickly fry the onions, then add the meat. ► quick a quick movement or action is one that you do quickly or one that only takes a short time: · I'll just take a quick shower.· That was quick -- have you finished already?· I had to make a quick decision.be quick (=use this when you are telling someone to hurry): · You'll have to be quick - we don't have much time. ► fast if you work, talk, or write fast , you do it quickly: · Don't talk so fast - I can't understand what you're saying.· We're working as fast as we can. ► rapid a rapid change, increase, or improvement is one that happens much more quickly than usual: · a rapid increase in the population· She made a rapid recovery after her operation.· Adolescence is a period of great and rapid change. ► swift happening or done very quickly and without any delay: · Punishment of the protesters was swift and severe.· Swift fashion changes mean that the shop has to change its stock every six to eight weeks. ► speedy a speedy return, reply, reaction, etc is one that is done or made successfully, as quickly and efficiently as possible: · We are working to ensure the safe and speedy return of all the refugees to their homes.· Thousands of letters and telegrams arrived wishing Nikolai a speedy recovery from his surgery. ► prompt a prompt action, reply, delivery etc is one that is done without delay because quick action is needed: · A major disaster was prevented by the prompt action of the safety officer.· It is important to ensure prompt delivery of goods that customers order. ► meteoric : meteoric rise/career achieving success extremely quickly and suddenly: · The film tells the story of Lee's meteoric rise from North Dakota radio singer to jazz legend. ► at an alarming rate if something happens at an alarming rate , it happens so quickly that it makes people very worried: · The Amazonian rainforest is disappearing at an alarming rate.· The number of people dying from lung cancer has increased at an alarming rate. ► in a flash use this to say that something happens extremely quickly and suddenly, so that you almost do not notice what is happening: · He was gone in a flash.· In a flash Atticus was up and standing over him.· Joel slipped but was on his feet in a flash. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► immediate/prompt/swift action · The public wants immediate action to stop the terrorists. ► lead to/prompt/give rise to speculation (=result in it)· This development led to speculation that she was about to resign. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► action · It will prevent the taking of prompt action to improve failing schools.· Elliot realized that prompt action was necessary, as did Anson Jones, president of the Republic of Texas.· As a Stalinist, Nizan was doubtless reassured that prompt action to deal with the anti-Soviet activities had been taken.· Supporters of prompt action on the reform issue regard the commission as a stalling tactic, however.· Without prompt action, the zoo may be the only place where a safari is possible.· The blast set the 29-year-old on fire and only the prompt action of a passer-by prevented potentially fatal injuries.· A court heard that the shop owner would have died but for the prompt action of two ambulancemen.· Governor Peter Leonard, who launched an inquiry yesterday, said only prompt action by staff prevented a violent free-for-all. ► payment · Answer guide: Record revenue and debtor. 24 Paid Drake £682 after taking advantage of a 2.5% discount for prompt payment.· Old and past-due accounts are obviously less valuable as collateral than the account of a customer with a reputation for prompt payment.· I know from my discussions with business men that prompt payment is vital.· It also aims to promote prompt payment of taxes.· Cash discount is an allowance off a debt given to encourage prompt payment.· Fees Joan Daniels reminded teachers that their fees were due and that prompt payment would be very helpful.· Octavia Hill laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent on pain of eviction. ► response · Thank you for your prompt response.· I wrote Neuharth about two and half months before graduation and, to my delight, received a prompt response. 1done quickly, immediately, or at the right time: Prompt action must be taken. Prompt payment is requested. a prompt response2[not before noun] someone who is prompt arrives or does something at the right time and is not late: Lunch is at two. Try to be prompt.—promptness noun [uncountable]
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