🇬🇧🇨🇳 prompt - 提示符 : English Lesson

Meaning of "prompt" ("提示符"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A prompt is a small message, symbol, or line on a computer screen that tells you the computer is ready to listen to you. When you see the prompt, it means the computer is saying, “Okay, I’m ready! You can type your instructions now.” It’s like the computer raising its hand and waiting for your next command.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The prompt showed up, and my dad said, “Now type something smart,” which instantly made my brain forget every smart thing ever.

When the prompt popped up, I typed a whole paragraph, and the computer politely answered with one rude word: “Error.”

I stared at the prompt, the prompt stared back, and we both realized neither of us knew what to do next.

I waited for the prompt, and when it finally came, I forgot why I even turned the computer on.

In many old computer systems, the prompt was just a simple symbol like > or $, quietly waiting for humans to boss it around.

A small boy sees a neat prompt on the screen. The prompt blinks like a small light. He taps the prompt with his finger. The prompt waits for his word. The prompt takes his first letter and shows a smile. The boy is happy and claps. His friend sees the prompt and smiles.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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