用法パターン:
[something] prompts [someone] to [do something]
The rising costs prompted the company to review its budget.
A növekvő költségek arra késztették a vállalatot, hogy felülvizsgálja a költségvetését.
His remark prompted an angry reply from the audience.
A megjegyzése dühös választ váltott ki a közönségből.
The accident prompted calls for stricter safety rules.
Her curiosity prompted her to ask more questions.
The data breach prompted the bank to update its security systems.
学習者向け例文
The bad weather prompted them to stay home.
A rossz idő arra késztette őket, hogy otthon maradjanak.
The teacher’s story prompted many questions.
A tanár története sok kérdést váltott ki.
A strange noise prompted him to look outside.
The news prompted people to leave the city.
Her illness prompted him to change his lifestyle.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse "prompt" with "promote". "Prompt" means to cause something to happen or to cause someone to act; "promote" means to support, to advertise, or to give someone a higher position at work.
意味
cause or trigger an action
コロケーション
prompt someone to do something
|prompt an investigation
|prompt a response
|prompt action
|prompt discussion
|prompt changes
類義語
motivate (Focuses more on giving someone a reason or desire to act, often positive.)
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trigger (More sudden and mechanical; often used for events rather than people.)
対義語
discourage (Means to make someone less likely to act or decide to do something.)
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prevent (Emphasizes stopping an action from happening at all.)
テーマ
cause_effect
|communication
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
定義
To make something happen, or to make someone decide to do something.
To cause or bring about an action, feeling, or situation, especially by making someone decide to do something.
用法パターン:
a prompt [response / reply / decision / action]
Thank you for your prompt reply to my email.
Köszönöm az e-mailemre adott gyors választ.
The patient received prompt medical attention.
A beteg azonnali orvosi ellátásban részesült.
Prompt action by firefighters prevented a major disaster.
We appreciate your prompt payment of the invoice.
A prompt decision is needed to save the project.
学習者向け例文
I got a very prompt answer from customer service.
Nagyon gyors választ kaptam az ügyfélszolgálattól.
The police gave a prompt response to the call.
A rendőrség gyorsan reagált a hívásra.
Prompt action can stop the problem from growing.
The company expects prompt payment from its clients.
Her prompt reply made it easy to plan the meeting.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes think "prompt" means only "on time". It also strongly suggests "without delay" or "very fast", especially in responses and actions.
意味
done quickly, without delay
コロケーション
prompt response
|prompt reply
|prompt action
|prompt decision
|prompt attention
|prompt treatment
類義語
immediate (Stresses no waiting time at all, often stronger than "prompt".)
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quick (Very general; less formal and less focused on responsibility than "prompt".)
対義語
delayed (Stresses that something happened later than it should have.)
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slow (Opposite in speed; suggests taking too long.)
テーマ
time
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
定義
Happening or done fast, without waiting.
Done or given without delay; acting quickly when something is needed.
用法パターン:
to prompt [someone] with [a word / a line]
The teacher gently prompted the child when he forgot the next word.
A tanár finoman súgott a gyereknek, amikor az elfelejtette a következő szót.
When the actor froze on stage, the director prompted her from the front row.
Amikor a színésznő megakadt a színpadon, a rendező az első sorból súgott neki.
She paused, searching for the right phrase, and her friend prompted her quietly.
The app prompts users with example sentences when they get stuck.
He prompted the speaker with the statistics she had left out.
学習者向け例文
The teacher prompted the boy when he forgot his line.
A tanár súgott a fiúnak, amikor az elfelejtette a szövegét.
My friend prompted me with the right word.
A barátom megsúgta a megfelelő szót.
The guide prompted the actors during rehearsal.
Please prompt me if I forget what to say.
The app prompted me with the next sentence.
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this sense with "to cause". Here, "prompt" means to help someone by giving the missing words or ideas, usually in speaking or acting, not to cause the whole situation.
意味
cue someone with missing words
コロケーション
prompt a student
|prompt an actor
|prompt the speaker
|prompt someone with a question
|prompt someone with a word
|forget a line and be prompted
類義語
cue (Common in theater; slightly more technical in everyday use.)
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remind (More general; not limited to speaking or performance.)
対義語
silence (To deliberately not give help or words, leaving someone without support.)
テーマ
communication
|education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
定義
To tell someone a word, line, or idea to help them continue speaking or remember.
To help a speaker, actor, or person who has forgotten something by suggesting or saying the next words or giving a cue.
用法パターン:
a prompt for [a speech / writing / discussion]
The teacher wrote several prompts on the board to help students start their essays.
A tanár több támpontot írt a táblára, hogy segítsen a diákoknak elkezdeni a fogalmazásaikat.
Actors can request a prompt if they forget their lines during rehearsal.
A próbán a színészek súgást kérhetnek, ha elfelejtik a szövegüket.
Each card contains a discussion prompt for the group to talk about.
Use the questions as prompts for your journal writing.
The presenter kept a small prompt on the podium with her key points.
学習者向け例文
The teacher gave us a writing prompt.
A tanár adott nekünk egy fogalmazási témát.
The actor waited for a prompt from the side of the stage.
A színész a színpad széléről várta a súgást.
We used picture prompts to practice speaking.
Each question is a prompt for a short text.
He wrote some prompts to help him remember his speech.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes think a "prompt" must be a long instruction. It can be very short, even just one word, as long as it helps you know what to say or write.
意味
spoken or written cue/reminder
コロケーション
writing prompt
|discussion prompt
|give someone a prompt
|cue and prompt
|visual prompt
|use prompts
類義語
cue (Very close in meaning; especially common in theater and performance.)
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reminder (More general; not always about what to say next.)
対義語
distraction (Takes attention away instead of guiding it to the next action or words.)
テーマ
communication
|education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
定義
A word, phrase, or sign that helps a person remember what to say or do next.
A word, phrase, or signal that reminds someone what to say or do next, especially for speakers, actors, or writers.
用法パターン:
[system] prompts [user] to [enter / select something]
The program will prompt you to save your work before closing.
A program bezárás előtt fel fog szólítani, hogy mentsd a munkádat.
When you log in, the system prompts for your username and password.
Bejelentkezéskor a rendszer bekéri a felhasználónevedet és a jelszavadat.
A window popped up prompting her to install the latest update.
The app prompts users to turn on location services.
After you click "Buy", the website prompts you to enter your payment details.
学習者向け例文
The computer prompts you to enter your name.
A számítógép kéri, hogy írd be a nevedet.
A small box will prompt you for your password.
Egy kis ablak bekéri a jelszavadat.
The app prompts the user to choose a language.
After that, the system prompts for more information.
The website prompts me to accept the cookies.
よくある間違い:
Learners may not realize that this is a technical use. In computing, "prompt" is used when the computer asks the user for information or an action, usually with a small message or box on the screen.
意味
ask user for input (computing)
コロケーション
prompt the user
|prompt you to enter your password
|prompt for input
|prompt the customer to confirm
|dialog box prompts you
|system prompts for confirmation
類義語
ask (Very general; "prompt" in computing is the specific technical way a system asks a user.)
対義語
auto-complete (The system fills in information automatically instead of asking the user.)
テーマ
technology
|computing
|communication
定義
When a computer shows a message or sign that tells you to type something or make a choice.
In computing, to cause a message or symbol to appear on a screen asking the user to enter information or choose an action.
用法パターン:
a prompt asking you to [enter / confirm something]
Type your command at the prompt and press Enter.
Írd be a parancsot a promptnál, majd nyomd meg az Entert.
The login prompt appeared again after he entered the wrong password.
A hibás jelszó megadása után újra megjelent a bejelentkezési adatbekérő üzenet.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
A prompt will appear asking if you want to save the changes.
The system displays a password prompt before giving access.
学習者向け例文
You will see a prompt on the screen.
Egy adatbekérő üzenet fog megjelenni a képernyőn.
At the prompt, type your email and press Enter.
Amikor megjelenik az adatbekérő üzenet, írd be az e-mail-címedet, majd nyomd meg az Entert.
Follow each prompt to finish the setup.
The prompt asks you for your password.
There is a small prompt in the corner of the window.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes think a "prompt" in computing must be only a symbol (like ">$"), but it can also be a short text message asking for input.
意味
screen symbol/message for input
コロケーション
command prompt
|login prompt
|password prompt
|on-screen prompt
|error prompt
|text prompt
類義語
message (General word; does not always ask for input like a prompt does.)
対義語
background process (Runs without direct user input or visible prompts.)
テーマ
technology
|computing
|communication
定義
A sign or short message on a computer screen that tells you to type something or make a choice.
In computing, a symbol, text, or message on a screen that shows where the user can type or that asks the user for specific input.
用法パターン:
[someone] is prompt in [doing something]
She is always prompt in answering emails.
Mindig pontosan válaszol az e-mailekre.
The company is known for its prompt delivery service.
A vállalat pontos szállítási szolgáltatásáról ismert.
Please be prompt to arrive at the meeting by nine o’clock.
Our staff are prompt and professional at all times.
He was prompt in paying back the loan.
学習者向け例文
He is very prompt and never late.
Nagyon pontos, és soha nem késik.
The hotel staff were prompt and helpful.
A szálloda személyzete pontos és segítőkész volt.
Please be prompt for your appointment.
She is prompt in doing her homework.
The shop gives prompt service to its customers.
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes use "prompt" only for things like emails. It can also describe people and services that are regularly on time, similar to "punctual".
意味
acting or arriving on time
コロケーション
prompt in replying
|prompt in paying bills
|be prompt to respond
|prompt delivery
|always prompt
|prompt service
類義語
punctual (Very close in meaning; often used for people’s regular habit of being on time.)
対義語
late (Arriving or acting after the expected time.)
テーマ
time
|work
|character
|core_vocabulary
定義
Doing things on time and not late.
Acting or arriving at the expected or correct time; not late in doing something.