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be prompt to do sth
She is prompt to answer emails.
她回复邮件很迅速。
迅速的；敏捷的
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
迅速的；敏捷的
Quick; acting without delay.
She is prompt to answer emails.
她回复邮件很迅速。
迅速的；毫不拖延的。
Quick; acting without delay.
准时的；守时的。
On time; punctual.
期货交易中:最近的或最接近的交割月份。
Front: closest or nearest, in futures trading.
The company expects prompt payment for all invoices.
公司期望所有发票都能及时付款。
She gave a prompt answer to the teacher's question.
她对老师的问题给出了迅速的答复。
The hotel staff provided prompt service to the guests.
酒店员工为客人提供了快捷的服务。
She is prompt to answer emails.
她回复邮件很迅速。
He is prompt in paying his bills.
他付款很及时。
The service was prompt with delivery.
送货服务很迅速。
形容词作定语，修饰名词。
We received a prompt reply.
我们收到了及时的回复。
Not this
He is always promptly in meetings.
Use this
He is always prompt in meetings.
形容词 'prompt' 表示'及时的'，而 'promptly' 是副词，不能用作表语。应改用形容词形式。
Not this
I need a promptly reply.
Use this
I need a prompt reply.
修饰名词时需用形容词 'prompt'，而非副词 'promptly'。'prompt reply' 意为'迅速的回复'。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
及时回复
We appreciate your prompt response to our inquiry.
我们感谢您对我们询问的及时回复。
迅速行动
The government promised prompt action on the issue.
政府承诺就这一问题迅速采取行动。
及时付款
We offer a discount for prompt payment.
我们为及时付款提供折扣。
快捷服务
The restaurant is known for its prompt service.
这家餐厅以快捷服务著称。
迅速决定
We need a prompt decision to move forward.
我们需要一个迅速的决定才能继续推进。
及时交货
The company guarantees prompt delivery of orders.
该公司保证订单及时交货。
Use prompt naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
Prompt 音近 '扑入', 想象扑入动作的迅速。
语域：neutral 常见场景：工作、学习、交流 形容词'prompt'表示'迅速的'，在大多数场合（如工作、学习、日常交流）中均可使用，属于中性偏正式，没有明显的口语或书面语偏向。
作为形容词，常用作定语或表语，后接in表示‘在某方面迅速’
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