| 单词 | prompt |
| 释义 | prompt adj., adv., v., & n. --adj 1. a acting with alacrity; ready. b made, done, etc. readily or at once (a prompt reply). 2. a (of a payment) made forthwith. b (of goods) for immediate delivery and payment. --adv punctually (at six o'clock prompt). --vtr. 1. (usu. foll. by to, or to + infin.) incite; urge (prompted them to action). 2. a (also absol.) supply a forgotten word, sentence, etc., to (an actor, reciter, etc.). b assist (a hesitating speaker) with a suggestion. 3. give rise to; inspire (a feeling, thought, action, etc.). --n 1. a an act of prompting. b a thing said to help the memory of an actor etc. c = PROMPTER 2. d Computing an indication or sign on a VDU screen to show that the system is waiting for input. 2. the time limit for the payment of an account, stated on a prompt note. Phrases and idioms prompt-book a copy of a play for a prompter's use. prompt-box a box in front of the footlights beneath the stage where the prompter sits. prompt-note a note sent to a customer as a reminder of payment due. prompt side the side of the stage where the prompter sits, usu. to the actor's left. Derivatives prompting n. promptitude n. promptly adv. promptness n. Etymology: ME f. OF prompt or L promptus past part. of promere prompt- produce (as PRO-(1), emere take) |
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