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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3217 COCA: 3114

prompt

verb
 
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Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they prompt
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he / she / it prompts
/prɒmpts/
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past simple prompted
/ˈprɒmptɪd/
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past participle prompted
/ˈprɒmptɪd/
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-ing form prompting
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    [transitive] to make somebody decide to do something; to cause something to happen促使；导致；激起 synonym provoke
    • prompt something The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security.此次发现炸弹促使当局加强了安全工作。
    • His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd.他的讲话激起了人群中一男子的愤怒。
    • prompt somebody to do something The thought of her daughter's wedding day prompted her to lose some weight.对女儿婚期的操心使她消瘦不少。
    Extra Examples
    • The accusation prompted the resignation of the education minister.这一指控促使教育部长辞职。
    • The discussion was prompted by a chance remark.一句偶然的话引发了讨论。
    • The earth tremors prompted worries of a second major earthquake.轻微地震引起了民众对第二次大地震的忧虑。
    • The incident prompted a full-scale review of police procedures.这一事件引发了对警察程序的全面审查。
    • The news prompted speculation that prices will rise further.这条新闻使人们推测物价将进一步上涨。
    • What prompted you to choose this area?是什么让你选择了这个领域？
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    [transitive] to encourage somebody to speak by asking them questions or suggesting words that they could say鼓励，提示，提醒（某人说话）
    • prompt somebody She was too nervous to speak and had to be prompted.她紧张得说不出话来，只好听人提示。
    prompt somebody to do something (computing计算机)
    • The program will prompt you to enter data where required.这个程序在必要时将提醒你输入数据。
    • prompt (somebody) + speech ‘And then what happened?’ he prompted.“后来怎样了？” 他鼓励对方继续说下去。
    Topics Suggestions and advicec1
  3. [transitive, intransitive] prompt (somebody) to follow the text of a play and remind the actors what the words are if they forget their lines给（演员）提词Topics Film and theatrec2

prompt

adjective
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  1. done without delay立即的；迅速的；及时的 synonym immediate
    • Prompt action was required as the fire spread.由于火势蔓延，须要立即采取行动。
    • Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated.见发票即付款，将不胜感激。
  2. [not before noun] (of a person人) acting without delay; arriving at the right time敏捷；迅速；准时 synonym punctual
    • Please be prompt when attending these meetings.参加上述会议，请准时出席。
    3. Word OriginMiddle English (as a verb): based on Old French prompt or Latin promptus ‘brought to light’, also ‘prepared, ready’, past participle of promere ‘to produce’, from pro- ‘out, forth’ + emere ‘take’.

prompt

noun
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  1. a word or words said to an actor, to remind them what to say next when they have forgotten（给演员的）提词，提示Topics Film and theatrec2
  2. (computing计算机) a sign on a computer screen that shows that the computer has finished doing something and is ready for more instructions提示符Topics Computersc2
    3. Word OriginMiddle English (as a verb): based on Old French prompt or Latin promptus ‘brought to light’, also ‘prepared, ready’, past participle of promere ‘to produce’, from pro- ‘out, forth’ + emere ‘take’.

prompt

adverb
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  1. exactly at the time mentioned准时地
    • The meeting will begin at ten o'clock prompt.会议将于十点钟准时开始。
    Word OriginMiddle English (as a verb): based on Old French prompt or Latin promptus ‘brought to light’, also ‘prepared, ready’, past participle of promere ‘to produce’, from pro- ‘out, forth’ + emere ‘take’.
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3217 COCA: 3114
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3217 COCA: 3114
prompt adj.
⇨ early (Please be prompt.) ⇨ immediate (prompt action)prompt verb
⇨ prompt (prompt an outburst) ⇨ make 4 (What prompted you to choose us?) prompt

verb

  ➡ See also the entry for cause 另见cause条prompt ♦︎ provoke ♦︎ trigger ♦︎ spark ♦︎ set sth offThese words all mean to make sth start happening. 这些词均表示导致、激起。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to trigger / spark / set sth off◆to prompt / provoke / trigger / spark / set off a debate / reaction◆to prompt / provoke / trigger / spark / set off protests◆to prompt / provoke / trigger / spark a / an crisis / attack◆to prompt / provoke / trigger / spark discussions / controversy / demonstrations◆to prompt / provoke / trigger a response◆to prompt / provoke / spark anger / criticism◆to provoke / trigger / spark riots / disturbances◆an event prompts / triggers / sparks / sets off sth■ prompt [transitive] (especially written) to cause sth to start or happen, especially discussion, questioning or criticism of sth 导致，激起（尤指讨论、质疑或批评）◆The news prompted speculation that prices will rise further.这条新闻使人们推测物价将进一步上涨。◆His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd.他的讲话令人群中一男子大发雷霆。◆The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security.发现这枚炸弹促使当局加强安保工作。ⓘ Things that can be prompted include debate, speculation, allegations, criticism and worry. 可以作prompt的宾语的词有debate、speculation、allegations、criticism和worry。■ provoke prəˈvəʊk; NAmE prəˈvoʊk [transitive] to cause a particular feeling or reaction, especially a negative one, sometimes deliberately （有时是故意地）激起，引起，引发（尤指负面情绪或反应）◆The announcement provoked a storm of protest.这个声明激起了抗议的风潮。◆The article was intended to provoke discussion.本文旨在引发讨论。■ trigger [transitive] to cause sth to start suddenly, especially sth bad 发动，引起，触发（尤指坏事）◆Nuts can trigger off a violent allergic reaction.坚果可以引发严重的过敏反应。◆An influx of refugees has triggered disturbances.难民的涌入引发了骚乱。ⓘ Things that can be triggered include sudden physical illnesses such as a fit, an attack, a reaction or a relapse, and conflict or fighting between people. * trigger的宾语可以是突发的身体不适，如fit、attack、reaction或relapse，以及人与人之间的冲突或争斗。▸ trigger

noun

 [countable] ◆The trigger for the strike was the closure of yet another factory.这场罢工的诱因是又有一家工厂倒闭了。■ spark [transitive] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) to cause sth, especially a problem or emergency, to start or develop, especially suddenly （尤指突然地）引发，触发（尤指问题或意外）◆The riots were sparked off by the arrest of a local leader.因逮捕了一名当地的领导人而触发暴乱。◆Winds brought down power lines, sparking a fire.大风吹倒了输电电缆，引起了大火。NOTE 辨析 Provoke or spark?In many cases you can use either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆to provoke / spark a reaction / discussion / protest / storm引发反应／讨论／抗议／风暴◆to provoke / spark controversy / criticism / anger / outrage引起争议／批评／怒火／愤怒In these cases, spark is slightly more informal than provoke, used especially in newspapers. However, spark is used especially to talk about causing serious events when a situation gets out of control. Provoke is often used when sth is caused deliberately, or the result is easy to predict. 在这些情况下，spark比provoke稍显非正式，尤用于报纸文章。但是，spark尤指引发严重事件使局面无法控制。provoke常指故意激起，或用于结果不难预料时◆The suggestion inevitably provoked outrage from student leaders.这个建议不可避免地激起了学生领袖的愤慨。 Provoke is also used to talk about causing feelings as well as reactions. * provoke不仅指引起某种反应，还指引发某种情绪◆to provoke hostility / jealousy / resentment引起敌意／妒意／怨恨 Spark is only used to talk about stronger feelings such as anger and outrage that are openly expressed. * spark仅指引发强烈而公开的情绪，如anger和outrage。 ■ ˌset sth ˈoff

phrasal verb

(setting, set, set)to start a process or series of events 引发，激起（一连串行动或事件）◆Panic on the stock market set off a wave of selling.对股市的恐慌情绪导致人们纷纷抛售股票。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3217 COCA: 3114

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