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 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++re·ply1 /rɪˈplaɪ/ ●●● W2 verb (replied, replying, replies)  1  [intransitive, transitive]ANSWER/REPLY to answer someone by saying or writing something 回答，答复 I asked Clive where he was going, but he didn’t reply. 我问克莱夫到哪儿去，但他没有回答。 Sorry it took me so long to reply. 抱歉，我过了这么久才回复。 ‘Did you see Simon today?’ ‘Of course, ’ Nathalie replied with a smile. “你今天见到西蒙了吗？”“当然啦。”纳萨莉笑着答道。reply to Has Ian replied to your letter yet? 伊恩给你回信了吗？reply that Mills replied that he was staying at his parents’ flat. 米尔斯回答说他住在父母的公寓里。► see thesaurus at answer RegisterReply is used especially in written English. In everyday English, people usually say answer: reply 尤用于英语书面语。 在日常英语中，人们一般用 answer You haven’t replied to my question. → You haven’t answered my question. 你还没有回答我的问题。2  [intransitive]REACT to react to an action by doing something else 回应reply (to something) with something The rebel troops replied to government threats with increased violence. 叛军用更激烈的暴力活动来回应政府的威胁。5reply by doing sthThe British replied by sending in troops.英国以出兵作为回应。→ See Verb table

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reply• "I'm so sorry, " he replied.• No, not in 20 years, he replied.• "Of course, " Nathalie replied.• Thanks to all the readers who replied, and thanks for the nice things that you very often said.• I replied at once to say that I should be in London shortly and suggested a meeting on Thursday, 14 May.• I waited for Smith to reply, but he said nothing.• Oliver tried to reply, but he was too weak to speak.• I wonder whether the others would have replied had I suddenly become famous!• One-eyed Odin replied that in his own experience the giants were a tough lot.• We asked Jane to help, but she replied that she was too busy.• Becky hasn't replied to our invitation, so I assume she isn't coming.• The jailers refused to reply to the prisoners' questions about where they were being taken.• I apologise for the delay in replying to you.• I wrote to Franca three weeks ago but she hasn't replied yet.reply to• We have still not received any replies to our letters.• Has anyone replied to your ad in the paper?reply (to something) with something• Norman Fowler made hurried notes to his speech in reply.• We will then send you a reply paid label with a reference number.• Rebel troops replied with increased violence.• Begin your reply positively with the word yes, and then go on to describe the most relevant experience you have.reply2 ●●● S3 W3 noun (plural replies) [countable]  1  ANSWER/REPLYREACTsomething that is said, written, or done as a way of replying 回答，答复；回函；回应 SYN answer I tried calling, but there was no reply. 我试着打电话去，但没有人接。reply to We still haven’t received a reply to our letter. 我们的信还没有得到回音。 Stephen made no reply. 斯蒂芬没有回答。 RegisterReply is used especially in written English. In everyday English, people usually say answer: reply 尤用于英语书面语。 在日常英语中，人们一般用 answerI tried calling but there was no answer. 我试着打电话去，但没有人接。2  in reply (to something) formalANSWER/REPLY as a way of replying to something 答复（某事） I am writing in reply to your letter of 1st June. 6月1日的来信收悉，现答复如下。3. without reply British EnglishDS if a sports team gets a number of points or goals without reply, their opponents do not score 〔运动队得了分〕没有失分

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reply• We advertised for a secretary in the local paper and got 24 replies.• "I'm just borrowing your black dress, OK?" said Maxine, without waiting for a reply.• I wrote to them three weeks ago and I haven't had a reply back yet.• Dr Kleinert murmured a reply, but I couldn't hear what it was.• It is usual to send a formal reply to a wedding invitation.• Her reply was an almost audible sigh of relief.• Books were published in reply and arguments advanced in favour of young women.• Without waiting for my reply she picks up the paper, tosses it on to the floor, and sits down.• He gave no reply, just stood there, his back to them, his head tilted backwards and upwards.• Illingworth frowned but made no reply.• There is the possibility of no reply from overseas.• There was no reply, but I assumed it was being taken care of.• Railway officials say it isn't their fault - which is their standard reply to customers' complaints.• Their replies were quite consistent: it meant being responsible and accountable, having power, and being in control.made no reply• Aitkins frowned but made no reply.• Illingworth frowned but made no reply.• The Combined Chiefs made no reply, and for Eisenhower, military considerations remained paramount.• Fiver made no reply and Hazel paused in perplexity.• He heard the words the Curator was saying but he made no reply.• Jonadab, however, made no reply.• The other rabbit made no reply, but his look was not that of an enemy.• I greeted Minna, but she made no reply.From Longman Business Dictionaryreplyre‧ply1 /rɪˈplaɪ/ verb (past tense and past participle replied) [intransitive, transitive] to answer someone, in writing or in speechreply thatAsked about the bank’s operations, the chairman replied that the record speaks for itself.reply to somebody/somethingOur aim is to reply to all letters within 10 working days.→ See Verb tablereplyreply2 noun (plural replies) [countable]1a written or spoken answerThe Exchange said it had received a satisfactory reply from the bank.We await your reply.2letter of reply a letter answering one that has been receivedI received the standard letter of reply in response to my complaints.3in reply to formal a way of starting a letter that answers one that has been receivedIn reply to your letter of 24 Jan, I am sorry to hear our product has not met our usual high standards.4reply paid envelope British English an envelope for which the cost of posting has already been paid POSTAGE PAID ENVELOPESYN AmE business reply envelopeUse the enclosed reply-paid envelope (no stamp needed).Origin reply1 (1300-1400) Old French replier “to fold again”, from Latin replicare, from plicare “to fold”

re·ply1 verb →REGISTER1reply2 noun →REGISTER1ChineseSyllable  

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re‧ply¹ W2 /rɪˈplaɪ/ verb (past tense and past participle replied, present participle replying, third person singular replies)1. [intransitive and transitive] to answer someone by saying or writing something:
    I asked Clive where he was going, but he didn’t reply.
    Sorry it took me so long to reply.
    ‘Did you see Simon today?’ ‘Of course,’ Nathalie replied with a smile.
    reply to
    Has Ian replied to your letter yet?
    reply that
    Mills replied that he was staying at his parents’ flat.
  REGISTER
    Reply is used especially in written English. In everyday English, people usually say answer:
   ▪ You haven’t replied to my question. ➔ You haven’t answered my question.
2. [intransitive] to react to an action by doing something else
    reply (to something) with something
    The rebel troops replied to government threats with increased violence.
     

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   ▪ answer to say something to someone when they have asked you a question or spoken to you: You don’t have to answer the question if you don’t want to. | I said hello to her, but she didn’t answer.
   ▪ reply to answer someone. Used especially in written English to report what someone said: ‘I’m so sorry,’ he replied. | We asked Jane to help, but she replied that she was too busy.
   ▪ respond formal to answer someone: How do you respond to the allegation that you deliberately deceived your employers?
   ▪ give somebody an answer to answer someone by telling them what you have decided or giving them a piece of information they asked for: He asked me to marry him, but I didn’t give him an answer straight away.
   ▪ get back to somebody to answer someone at a later time especially by telephoning them, usually because you need to think about their question or find out more information: She’s promised to get back to me as soon as she hears any more news from the hospital.
   ▪ retort written to answer someone angrily, especially because they have annoyed you or criticized you: ‘You’re not afraid?’ Brenda asked. ‘Of course not,’ he retorted angrily.

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reply² S3 W3 noun (plural replies) [countable]
1. something that is said, written, or done as a way of replying
   SYN  answer:
    I tried calling, but there was no reply.
    reply to
    We still haven’t received a reply to our letter.
    Stephen made no reply.
  REGISTER
    Reply is used especially in written English. In everyday English, people usually say answer.
   ▪ I tried calling but there was no answer.
2. in reply (to something) formal as a way of replying to something:
    I am writing in reply to your letter of 1st June.
3. without reply British English if a sports team gets a number of points or goals without reply, their opponents do not score
     

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   ▪ answer something you say when someone asks you a question or speaks to you: I asked if he wanted to come, but I didn’t get an answer. | If you’re asking me for money, the answer’s no!
   ▪ reply an answer. Used especially in written English to report what someone said: She asked how he felt, and received the reply, ‘Awful!’ | ‘Finished now?’ ‘No,' came the reply.
   ▪ response an answer that clearly shows your reaction to a question, suggestion etc: Wagner’s responses showed that he had thought carefully about the issues. | ‘Sure. Why not?’ was his response to most of Billie’s suggestions.
   ▪ retort written an angry answer given when someone has annoyed you or criticized you: Isabelle began an angry retort and then stopped herself.
   ▪ comeback a quick answer that is clever, funny, or rude: He walked out before I could think of a snappy comeback.
   ▪ riposte formal a quick and clever answer: Anna produced the perfect riposte.
   ▪ rejoinder formal a quick answer, especially a clever or rude one: If he confronts them, he’ll run the risk of a sharp rejoinder.