/ˈprɒmptli ||; ˈprɑmptlɪ/adv1 immediately; without delay 立即;马上;实时: I invited her to dinner and she promptly accepted. 我邀请她吃晚饭,她立即答应了。
2 (also prompt) at exactly the time that you have arranged; punctually 于安排的时候;准时: We arrived promptly at 12 o'clock. 我们12点正准时到达。I'll pick you up at 7 o'clock prompt. 我7点正来接你。