prompted
prompted — 動詞
- promptedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- prompteds3rd person singular
- prompteding-ing form
- promptededpast simple
1. to cause something to begin or take place — for example, a question that starts
引發；觸發
導致某事開始或發生
to cause something to begin or take place — for example, a question that starts a discussion, a noise that sets off an alarm, or a memory that starts a train of thought.
The sudden earthquake prompted an immediate evacuation of the building.
突來的地震引發了大樓的緊急疏散。
prompt + noun phrase: prompts an action/event
Diya's question about the budget prompted a long debate among the board members.
Diya 關於預算的問題引發了董事會成員之間的一場漫長辯論。
prompt + noun phrase: causes discussion
The teacher's comment prompted the students to look more carefully at the data.
老師的評論引發學生們更仔細地查看資料。
A strong smell of gas prompted Kwame to call the emergency services immediately.
濃烈的瓦斯味引發 Kwame 立刻撥打緊急電話。
The new safety regulations were prompted by a series of accidents at the factory.
新的安全法規是因工廠發生一連串事故所引發的。
- prevent
to stop something from happening
文法句型
prompt + noun phrase
prompt + noun + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Frequently used in passive voice (be prompted by) to indicate what caused an event. The subject is typically an event, observation, or fact — not a person acting intentionally.
常見錯誤
2. to give a person a compelling reason to act or speak in a certain way — for inst
促使；推動
讓某人決定說或做某事
to give a person a compelling reason to act or speak in a certain way — for instance, a troubling memory that makes someone speak up, a problem that forces a decision, or advice that shifts a plan.
Minh's childhood experience prompted him to become a doctor and work in rural hospitals.
Minh 的童年經歷促使他成為醫生，到鄉村醫院工作。
prompt + person + to-infinitive (life decision)
Seeing the old photographs prompted Emre to ask his grandmother about her youth.
看到老照片促使 Emre 詢問祖母年輕時的事。
The landlord's sudden visit prompted the tenants to clean the apartment quickly.
房東突然來訪促使房客們趕緊打掃公寓。
What prompted you to choose this university over the others you applied to?
是什麼促使你選擇這所大學，而不是其他你申請的學校？
Hao's comment about the unfair rules prompted Putri to speak up at the meeting.
Hao 對不公平規則的評論促使 Putri 在會議上發言。
- discourage
to make someone less likely to act
文法句型
prompt + someone + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Subject is often an event, observation, or statement — not a person acting deliberately ('His mother prompted him to study' is borderline; use 'encouraged' for deliberate persuasion). The object is always a person or group who then takes action.
常見錯誤
3. to quietly give an actor or performer the next word or phrase they have forgotte
提詞
在表演中提醒演員台詞
to quietly give an actor or performer the next word or phrase they have forgotten, so the show can continue without interruption.
The stage manager had to prompt the lead actor twice during the first act.
舞台總監在第一幕中不得不兩次提示那位主演。
passive: had to prompt + someone
When Pedro forgot his line, the director whispered from the side to prompt him.
Pedro 忘記台詞時，導演從旁邊小聲提示他。
New actors often need someone to prompt them during rehearsals until they feel confident.
新演員在排練時常需要有人提示，直到他們有信心為止。
The audience barely noticed when the actress was prompted because her recovery was so smooth.
那位女演員被提示時，因為反應流暢，觀眾幾乎沒有察覺。
- cue
can mean the same thing, but 'cue' is also a signal to begin, not just to recover a forgotten line
文法句型
prompt + someone
用法筆記
Most common in theatre and performance contexts. Unlike sense 2, the person doing the prompting ('the prompter') does this as a job, and the reason is forgetfulness, not motivation.
4. to write a request or question for an AI tool (such as a chatbot or art generato
下指令
用自然語言對AI系統下指令
to write a request or question for an AI tool (such as a chatbot or art generator) in ordinary language, so the tool replies with the content you want.
Caio prompted the AI tool with words describing a sunset over a mountain lake.
Caio 用一段描述山中湖上日落的文字對AI繪圖工具下指令。
prompt + AI tool + with + description
Leo prompted the chatbot to write a short poem about autumn leaves in English.
Leo 對聊天機器人下指令，請它用英文寫一首關於秋天落葉的短詩。
Students learned how to prompt language models effectively to get better essay outlines.
學生們學會了如何有效地對語言模型下指令，以獲得更好的作文大綱。
The designer prompted the AI several times until it produced a fitting logo.
設計師對AI下了好幾次指令，直到產出合適的商標。
- ask
more general; 'prompt' implies a structured instruction to an AI system
文法句型
prompt + AI system + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
A very new sense that has emerged with recent AI tools. Common in technology writing and among AI users. The object is usually a named AI tool or system ('the chatbot', 'the AI', 'DALL-E').
常見錯誤
prompted — 形容詞
- promptedpositive
- more promptedcomparative
- most promptedsuperlative
1. happening or done quickly when needed, without unnecessary waiting; describing a
迅速；即時
毫不拖延地完成或到達
happening or done quickly when needed, without unnecessary waiting; describing a person who acts or arrives at the agreed time.
The hotel staff gave a prompt response to the guest's complaint about the noisy room.
飯店員工對客人關於房間噪音的投訴給予了迅速的回覆。
prompt + noun: prompt response
Tendai is always prompt for appointments, arriving at least five minutes early.
Tendai 總是準時赴約，至少提早五分鐘到達。
prompt for [event]: punctual
The company is known for its prompt delivery service, usually shipping orders the same day.
該公司以迅速的送貨服務聞名，通常當天就出貨。
Henry was prompt to apologize after accidentally breaking his neighbour's garden pot.
Henry 不小心打破鄰居的花盆後，很快就道了歉。
A prompt reply to a job application shows the candidate is serious and organised.
求職信若能迅速回覆，顯示應徵者態度認真且有條理。
文法句型
prompt + noun
be + prompt + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Can describe both actions ('prompt delivery') and people ('prompt to reply'). When describing people, it overlaps with 'punctual' but is broader — it also covers quickness in responding, not just arrival time.
常見錯誤
prompted — 名詞
1. a visible symbol or short text notice displayed by a computer to indicate it exp
提示符號
螢幕上等待輸入的符號或訊息
a visible symbol or short text notice displayed by a computer to indicate it expects the user to type a command or provide information.
Type your file name at the command prompt and press the Enter key.
在命令提示符號後輸入你的檔案名稱，然後按下 Enter 鍵。
at the prompt: phrase for input location
Eitan saw a blinking prompt on screen and knew the system was ready.
Eitan 看到螢幕上閃爍的提示符號，知道系統已就緒。
The old operating system displayed a simple dollar sign as its default prompt.
那個舊作業系統只用一個簡單的美元符號作為預設提示符號。
When the prompt appears, type your password and the computer will open your files.
提示符號出現時，輸入你的密碼，電腦就會開啟你的檔案。
The installer showed a prompt asking whether the user wanted to restart the computer now.
安裝程式顯示了一個提示訊息，詢問使用者是否要立即重新啟動電腦。
- command line
specifically the text-based interface, not the symbol itself
文法句型
prompt + noun
at the prompt
用法筆記
In modern graphical interfaces, 'prompt' often refers to a dialog box or message asking for input. In command-line contexts, it is the symbol ($, %, >) itself. Distinguish from sense 2 (actor's cue) by context — computing vs. theatre.
常見錯誤
2. a whispered word or phrase supplied to a performer whose memory has failed mid-s
台詞提示
給忘記台詞的演員的提醒
a whispered word or phrase supplied to a performer whose memory has failed mid-scene, allowing the show to continue without disruption.
The young actress forgot her lines and needed a quiet prompt from the stage manager.
那位年輕女演員忘記了台詞，需要舞台總監悄悄提醒一句。
need a prompt: common collocation
During the school play, Leo's loud prompt was heard by the audience too.
在校園話劇中，Leo 的提示聲音太大，連觀眾都聽到了。
A good prompt should be soft so only the actor on stage hears it.
好的提示應該輕聲細語，只有台上的演員聽得到。
Diya smiled gratefully when she heard the prompt and continued her speech without a pause.
Diya 聽到提示後感激地微笑，繼續流暢地講完她的台詞。
- cue
broader — a cue can be any signal to start; a prompt specifically helps someone who has forgotten
文法句型
give someone a prompt
need a prompt
用法筆記
Used mainly in theatre and performance contexts. The word 'cue' is more common in modern theatre, but 'prompt' specifically refers to the words given when someone forgets, whereas a 'cue' is a signal to begin.
3. a theatre employee who stays near the performers and feeds them their forgotten
提詞員
在劇場提醒演員台詞的人
a theatre employee who stays near the performers and feeds them their forgotten lines quietly during a show.
The prompt sat in a small box at stage front, script open on her lap.
提詞員坐在舞台前方的一個小箱子裡，腿上攤著劇本。
the prompt: role as subject
Putri worked as a prompt for two years before she started directing her own plays.
Putri 在開始導演自己的戲劇之前，擔任了兩年的提詞員。
work as a prompt: profession usage
Without the prompt's quiet voice, many amateur performances would fall apart on stage.
如果沒有提詞員輕聲的提醒，許多業餘演出會在台上出錯。
The prompt must know every role in the play to help any actor who hesitates.
提詞員必須熟悉劇中的每一個角色，才能在演員猶豫時幫助他們。
- prompter
more common in American English for the person
文法句型
work as a prompt
the prompt + verb
用法筆記
This sense refers to a role or person, not the words. In British theatre, 'the prompt' (or 'prompter') is a specific job. In American English, 'prompter' is more common for this role.