to make something happen

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。

to make someone decide to say or do something

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。

The success of the movie prompted the studio to dust off his previous script.

It was my high blood pressure that prompted me to embark on a new exercise regimen.

The conversation prompted me to examine some of my own prejudices.

There was a string of accounting scandals, prompting lawmakers to introduce several reform bills.

to help someone, especially an actor, to remember what they were going to say or do

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

(of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time

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。

a sign on a computer screen that shows that the computer is ready to receive your instructions

words that are spoken to an actor who has forgotten what he or she is going to say during the performance of a play

a person whose job is to help actors, during a performance, to remember words that they have forgotten

at the time stated and no later

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