a.

1. 敏捷的，及时的，迅速的[（+in）][+to-v]
   He is prompt in paying his rent.

   他付房租从不拖延。

   The drowning child was saved by Dick's prompt action.

   迪克的及时行动救了那个溺水的孩子。

2. 【商】（付款）实时的，即期的；（货物）当场交的

ad.

1. 准时地；正（指时间）
   They started at 7 o'clock prompt.

   他们在七点钟准时出发。

vt.

1. 促使；激励；怂恿[O2]
   He was prompted by patriotism.

   他为爱国心所激励。

2. 引起，激起
   His curiosity prompted him to ask questions.

   他的好奇心驱使他提问。

3. 提示；给（演员等）提词
   She needed to be prompted three times.

   她要别人提示了三次。

vi.

1. 提示；提词

n.

1. 催促；提醒
2. 【商】付款期限
3. 提示；提示台词[C]
   He had to be given a prompt.

   他不得不要人提示台词。

v.

1. cause or bring about.
   ▸ (prompt someone to/to do something) cause someone to take a course of action.
2. assist or encourage (a hesitating speaker).
   ▸supply a forgotten word or line to (an actor).

n.

1. an act of prompting a hesitating speaker.
   ▸a word or phrase used in prompting an actor.
   ▸a prompter.
2. Computing  a word or symbol on a VDU screen to show that input is required.
3. the time limit for the payment of an account, stated on a prompt note.

adj.

adv.