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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++re·spond /rɪˈspɒnd $ rɪˈspɑːnd/ ●●● S2 W2 AWL verb 1 [intransitive]REACT to do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done 作出反应，回应 SYN reactrespond to Responding to the news, Mr Watt appealed for calm. 面对这个消息，瓦特先生呼吁要保持冷静。respond by doing something The US responded by sending troops into Laos. 美国的反应是派遣军队进入老挝。respond with Villagers responded with offers of help. 村民纷纷伸出援手。2 [intransitive, transitive]ANSWER/REPLY to say or write something as a reply 答复，回答，回复respond that He responded that he didn’t want to see anyone. 他回答说不想见任何人。respond to Dave didn’t respond to any of her emails. 戴夫没有回过她一封电子邮件。► see thesaurus at answer3 [intransitive]RECOVER/GET BETTER to improve as a result of a particular kind of treatment 〔对某种治疗〕有良好反应respond to She has responded well to treatment. 她经过治疗大有起色。 Colds do not respond to antibiotics. 感冒使用抗生素无效。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
respond• "I'd be there if I could, " Bill responded.• The waitress waited a moment and then responded.• The more attention you pay him, the better he responds.• He could see that the baby responded and was actively seeking his attention.• Museums are responding by offering family programs, workshops, classes and art talks by curators, scholars and artists.• The demonstrators attacked and burned buildings and cars; the soldiers responded by opening fire.• His father usually responds by telling him to be quiet.• With anti-lock as standard, they respond smoothly and effectively to instruction and show no signs of fade during repeated hard stopping.• Customised training and employment facilities to respond to all disabilities are essential.• Neither Loral nor Lockheed responded to requests for comment.• How do you respond to the allegation that you deliberately deceived your employers?• The theatre has been slow to respond to the challenges presented by progressive drama.• The meeting will give administrators a chance to respond to the community's questions and concerns.• This is not to suggest that most people will not respond to the reward of money.• Repeat the viewing process after walking across the rug a few times, as this will show how it responds to use.• The colors we responded to when we were children, we reportedly still respond to.• The children responded well to the day's activities.• Rob's smile was irresistible, and she responded with a grin.respond to• The fire department responded to the call within minutes.• Her cancer responded well to the new medication.• How did they respond to your criticism?respond that• The chamber of trade responded that over 70 people objected to the Ivy Street scheme in a petition.• Exxon responded that, regardless, the policy clearly covered the claims.• Supple responded that students prefer apartments to dormitories.• He rightly responds that the choice between Gore and Bush is scarcely a choice at all.• Government officials responded that the policy was likely to be changed.• May responded that this exclusion did not constitute discrimination, nor did it degrade the status of women in the Church.• Forbes responded that this is an attempt by his rivals to divert attention from the issues.• Wilson responds that this proves his case: tough justice must be paying off.• The director responded that this was still being decided.From Longman Business Dictionaryrespondre‧spond /rɪˈspɒndrɪˈspɑːnd/ verb [intransitive]1to react to something that has happenedThe company responded aggressively by selling market-rate investments.respond toOverseas exchanges can’t respond as quickly as Wall Street to new product ideas.Consumers will respond to any recession by buying less.2to reply to a letter, telephone call etcThousands of readers saw the ad and responded.respond toWe are committed to responding to all customer complaints within 10 days.→ See Verb tableOrigin respond (1500-1600) Latin respondere “to promise in return, answer”, from spondere; → SPONSOR1re·spond verbChineseSyllable
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re‧spond S2 W2 AC /rɪˈspɒnd $ rɪˈspɑːnd/
verb
SYN react
respond to
Responding to the news, Mr Watt appealed for calm.
respond by doing something
The US responded by sending troops into Laos.
respond with
Villagers responded with offers of help.
2. [intransitive and transitive] to say or write something as a reply
respond that
He responded that he didn’t want to see anyone.
respond to
Dave didn’t respond to any of her emails.
3. [intransitive] to improve as a result of a particular kind of treatment
respond to
She has responded well to treatment.
Colds do not respond to antibiotics.
▪ 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.
re‧spond S2 W2 AC /rɪˈspɒnd $ rɪˈspɑːnd/
verb Word Family: noun: respondent, response, responsiveness; verb: respond; adverb: responsively; adjective: responsive ≠ unresponsive
Date: 1500-1600
Language: Latin
Origin: respondere 'to promise in return, answer', from spondere; ⇨ sponsor1
1. [intransitive] to do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done Language: Latin
Origin: respondere 'to promise in return, answer', from spondere; ⇨ sponsor1
SYN react
respond to
respond by doing something
respond with
2. [intransitive and transitive] to say or write something as a reply
respond that
respond to
3. [intransitive] to improve as a result of a particular kind of treatment
respond to
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Verbs 动词
Answer andreply are the most common verbs used for speaking or writing as a reaction to a question, letter, etc.* answer 和 reply 为口语或书面语中表示回答问题、复信等最通用的动词。 Note that you answer a person, question or letter, notanswer to them, but youreply to somebody or something.表示回答或回复时，answer 后不用 to，宾语可以是人，也可以是问题或信，而 reply 后要用 to ：◆ I'm writing to answer your questions. 特此函复贵方提问。 ◆ I'm writing to reply to your questions. 特此函复贵方提问。 ◆ I'm writing to answer to your questions. Answer can be used with or without an object.* answer 既可带宾语，也可不带宾语 ：◆ I haven't answered her email yet. 我还没有回复她的电邮。 ◆ I knocked on the door but nobody answered. 我敲了门，但无人应答。 Reply is often used with the actual words spoken.* reply 常带直接引语 ：◆ 'I won't let you down,' he replied. “我不会让你失望的。” 他回答说。 Respond is less common and more formal.* respond 较少用，且较正式 ：◆ The directors were unwilling to respond to questions.董事们不愿意回答问题。 You can only answer a door or a phone.应门或接电话只能用 answer。
Nouns 名词
Note the phrases in answer to andin reply to .注意 in answer to 和 in reply to 的用法 ：◆ I'm writing in answer to your letter. 特此函复。