prompt

prɒmpt
四级六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 3

英文释义

n. a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
n. (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
v. serve as the inciting cause of
v. assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

中文翻译

n. 激励, 提示, 提醒物, 提词, 付款期限
a. 迅速的, 敏捷的, 立刻的, 提词员的
vt. 激励, 鼓动, 提示
adv. 准时地
[计] 提示符; DOS内部命令:设定DOS命令行的提示符

3
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
3,217
BNC 频率
3,114
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记忆技巧

prompt 的词根是 prom(推进、促使),加上后缀 -pt(表示动作或状态),整体意思是“促使、引导”。

例句

1. The teacher gave us a prompt to write a short story.

老师给了我们一个写短故事的提示。

2. Please respond to the prompt as quickly as possible.

请尽快回应这个提示。

3. Her smile was a prompt for him to start talking.

她的微笑是他开始说话的催化剂。

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