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promptness

/prompt-nis/US // ˈprɒmpt nɪs //

及时性,时效性,时性,时效

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n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the fact of being done, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: I appreciated his promptness in paying off the $10,000, as the company couldn't afford to carry such a big debt for long.
    • : the fact or habit of being on time; punctuality: Washington's promptness extended even to his mealtimes; he ate dinner each day at exactly 4 o'clock, even if guests had not yet arrived.

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Examples

  • Franchot replied that he was glad to hear it, noting that the purchase had prompted some criticism.

  • That decision, GOP aides said, was prompted by the attendance issues surrounding the coronavirus threat.

  • Privacy concerns prompted a 2003 California law that restricts the distribution of birth and death indexes, and forbids “fraudulent” uses.

  • The issue prompted inquiries from federal regulators and lawsuits from state attorneys general and district attorneys.

  • Then, a NASA-sponsored competition, which challenged participants to find ways to grow food on Mars, prompted him to experiment with vertical farming and hydroponics.

  • With laudable promptness, the speechifying began, as promised, at 11.

  • It is critical to focus on concrete and implementable options, on a low profile, discretion and promptness.

  • This danger Garnache, however, was no less quick to perceive, and with a dismaying promptness did he take his measures.

  • The whole operation was performed with a degree of system, regularity, and promptness, that was quite surprising.

  • Then his mind turned with promptness to the still living and urgent incidents of the situation.

  • "That was a fine specimen of soldierly wit and promptness, Simms," commended Lieutenant Hal heartily.

  • I agreed with such promptness and eagerness that a faint tinge of color came into her face.