Prompt action was required as the fire spread.

由于火势蔓延，须要立即采取行动。

《牛津词典》

It is not too late, but prompt action is needed.

还不太晚，但需要立即行动。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

The situation calls for prompt action.

目前的形势需要立即采取行动。

《牛津词典》

President Nasheed, surfacing to speak with reporters, said he hopes his unusual Cabinet meeting will prompt global action.

VOA: standard.2009.10.17

He did, however, say that he understood why such action would prompt a public outcry.

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The government deserves some credit: prompt action prevented banking problems from turning into a full-blown financial collapse.

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Being left out of the buyout could very well prompt action from Southeastern.

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