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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3217 COCA: 3114
promptverb [ T ]uk/prɒmpt/ us/prɑːmpt/

prompt verb [ T ] CAUSE

to make something happen引起；导致；激起

The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties.主教的发言激起了两大政党的愤怒回应。
Recent worries over the president's health have prompted speculation over his political future.最近对总统健康状况的担忧引发了对其政治前途的猜测。
prompt sb to do sth

C2 to make someone decide to say or do something促使（某人）决定说（或做）某事

What prompted you to say that?什么促使你那么说的？
I don't know what prompted him to leave.我不知道是什么促使他离开的。

More examples

A description of the man prompted hundreds of calls after its release on Tuesday.

The prime minister's speech prompted speculation that an election will be held later in the year.

His comments prompted me to find out more about the situation.

I just can't understand what prompted him to do something so drastic.

Without being prompted, the little boy shut his eyes, prayed silently, and began to eat..

prompt verb [ T ] HELP REMEMBER

to help someone, especially an actor, to remember what they were going to say or do（尤指）给（演员）提词

I forgot my line and had to be prompted.我忘词了，只好让人提词。
promptadjectiveuk/prɒmpt/ us/prɑːmpt/

B2 (of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time迅速的；敏捷的；及时的

They've written back already - that was a very prompt reply.他们已经回信了——答复相当迅速。
They're usually fairly prompt in dealing with enquiries.他们回复咨询通常都比较快。
Try to be prompt because we'll be very short of time.尽量快点，因为我们时间很紧。
promptnoun [ C ]uk/prɒmpt/ us/prɑːmpt/

prompt noun [ C ] COMPUTER

a sign on a computer screen that shows that the computer is ready to receive your instructions（计算机屏幕上的）提示符（显示计算机已经准备好接受指令）

prompt noun [ C ] ACTOR'S HELP

words that are spoken to an actor who has forgotten what he or she is going to say during the performance of a play（给演员的）提词，提白

also prompter, uk/ˈprɒmptər/ us/ˈprɑːmptɚ/ a person whose job is to help actors, during a performance, to remember words that they have forgotten提词员，提白员

promptadverbuk/prɒmpt/ us/prɑːmpt/

at the time stated and no later准时，正点

We'll be leaving at six o'clock prompt.我们6点准时动身。
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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