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单词 prompter
释义 prompter

prompt /prɒmpt/ aep /prɑːmpt/

adjective
B2 (of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time: » They've written back already - that was a very prompt reply.» They're usually fairly prompt in dealing with enquiries.» Try to be prompt because we'll be very short of time.Thesaurus+: ↑Hurrying and doing things quickly , ↑Busy and activeThesaurus+: ↑Fast and rapid , ↑Short in time
adverb
F0 at the time stated and no later: » We'll be leaving at six o'clock prompt.Thesaurus+: ↑At the right time
noun [C] (ACTOR'S HELP)
1
F0 words that are spoken to an actor who has forgotten what he or she is going to say during the performance of a play
Thesaurus+: ↑Acting, rehearsing and performing
2
F0 (ALSO prompter, /ˈprɒmptər/ aep/ˈprɑːmptɚ/) a person whose job is to help actors, during a performance, to remember words that they have forgotten
Thesaurus+: ↑People who work in cinemas and theatres
noun [C] (COMPUTER)
F0 a sign on a computer screen that shows that the computer is ready to receive your instructionsThesaurus+: ↑Computer conceptsThesaurus+: ↑Signs, signals and symbols , ↑Specific signs and symbols
verb [T] (CAUSE) ↑Verb Endings for prompt
1
F0 to make something happen:
» The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties.» Recent worries over the president's health have prompted speculation over his political future.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happen
prompt sb to do sth
2
C2 to make someone decide to say or do something:
» What prompted you to say that?» I don't know what prompted him to leave.Thesaurus+: ↑Affecting and influencing
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Extra Examples:» A description of the man prompted hundreds of calls after its release on Tuesday.» The prime minister's speech prompted speculation that an election will be held later in the year.» His comments prompted me to find out more about the situation.» I just can't understand what prompted him to do something so drastic.» Without being prompted, the little boy shut his eyes, prayed silently, and began to eat..
verb [T] (HELP REMEMBER) ↑Verb Endings for prompt
F0 to help someone, especially an actor, to remember what they were going to say or do: » I forgot my line and had to be prompted.Thesaurus+: ↑Acting, rehearsing and performing
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