respondent
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++re·spon·dent /rɪˈspɒndənt $ rɪˈspɑːn-/ AWL noun [countable] 1 formalANSWER/REPLY someone who answers questions, especially in a survey 〔尤指调查中〕回答问题的人 Only 62 percent of respondents said they were satisfied. 回复调查的人中只有62%表示满意。2. lawSCL someone who has to defend their own case in a law court, especially in a divorce case 〔尤指离婚案的〕被告Examples from the Corpus
respondent• Only 17. 3 percent of 420 respondents reported that a long vacation recharges them.• The application must be served on all respondents at least three days before the first directions appointment or hearing.• In July, 16 % of respondents said lack of skilled labour was likely to limit output.• About 30% of respondents were under 21,36% were 21-30, and 34% over 30; 52% were female.• This research builds on an earlier survey based on a postal questionnaire by following up some of the respondents to the questionnaire.• In replying to this question, the respondents were not directed in any way to select political characteristics.• In each country a sample of about one thousand respondents was interviewed regarding many aspects of their individual political beliefs and actions.From Longman Business Dictionaryrespondentre‧spon‧dent /rɪˈspɒndəntrɪˈspɑːn-/ noun [countable] formal1someone who replies to an advertisement or set of questionsOnly 2.7% of the survey respondents said they had plans to buy a home in the next six months.2LAW someone who defends themselves in a law caseWithout admitting the allegations, the respondents agreed with the court’s finding that the firm failed to maintain the minimum capital required.re·spon·dent nounChineseSyllable
especially Business Corpus who a questions, in survey answers someone
respondent
re‧spon‧dent AC /rɪˈspɒndənt $ rɪˈspɑːn-/
noun [countable]
Only 62 percent of respondents said they were satisfied.
2. law someone who has to defend their own case in a law court, especially in a divorce case
re‧spon‧dent AC /rɪˈspɒndənt $ rɪˈspɑːn-/
noun [countable] Word Family: noun: respondent, response, responsiveness; verb: respond; adverb: responsively; adjective: responsive ≠ unresponsive
1. formal someone who answers questions, especially in a survey: 2. law someone who has to defend their own case in a law court, especially in a divorce case