a.

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

   他付房租從不拖延。

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

   狄克的及時行動救了那個溺水的孩子。

2. 【商】（付款）即時的，即期的；（貨物）當場交的

ad.

1. 準時地；正（指時間）
   They started at 7 o'clock prompt.

   他們在七點鐘準時出發。

vt.

1. 促使；激勵；慫恿[O2]
   He was prompted by patriotism.

   他為愛國心所激勵。

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

   他的好奇心驅使他發問。

3. 提示；給（演員等）提詞
   She needed to be prompted three times.

   她要別人提示三次。

vi.

1. 提示；提詞

n.

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

   他不得不要人提詞。

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.