reply

[rɪˈplaɪ]
  • 释义
  • v.

    回复,回应;作出反应;

  • n.

    回答,答复;回函;

  • 词义辨析
  • reply, answer, respond
  • 这两个词共同的意思是“回答,答复”,都可用作名词或动词。它们的区别在于:
    1.answer主要指用语言文字回答问题、指责或争论,也可能是以行动满足要求或应付情况; reply则主要指用语言文字给予回答,进行解释等,也可指用行动回答。
    2.answer作为名词时,其后常接介词to; reply作为名词时,其后往往接介词to或者for。例如:
    The Western answer to this move was the use of plane to supply food.西方对这一建议的答复是用飞机提供食品。
    They gave her a reply for her claim.他们对她的要求做了答复。
    3.answer是普通用语,用得比较广泛; reply则较为正式。
  • reply, answer
  • 这两个词共同的意思是“回答,答复”,都可用作名词或动词。它们的区别在于:
    1.answer主要指用语言文字回答问题、指责或争论,也可能是以行动满足要求或应付情况; reply则主要指用语言文字给予回答,进行解释等,也可指用行动回答。
    2.answer作为名词时,其后常接介词to; reply作为名词时,其后往往接介词to或者for。例如:
    The Western answer to this move was the use of plane to supply food.西方对这一建议的答复是用飞机提供食品。
    They gave her a reply for her claim.他们对她的要求做了答复。
    3.answer是普通用语,用得比较广泛; reply则较为正式。
  • answer,reply,respond,retort,return
  • 这些动词均有“回答”之意。
    answer常用词,指用书面、口头或行动对他人的请求、询问、质问等作出回答或反应。
    reply较正式用词,较少用于口语。侧重经过考虑的较正式答复。
    respond正式用词,指即刻的,以口头或行动对外来的号召、请求或刺激等作出回答或响应。
    retort指对不同意见、批评或控诉作出迅速、有力的回答,即“反驳”。
    return正式用词,从本义“归来,回去”引申作“回答、答辨”讲时,含反驳或反唇相讥之意。
  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    Deryck Fox gave Featherstone the lead early in the first half with a penalty, but Saints were quick to reply.

    德里克·福克斯在上半场的罚球使费瑟斯通队领先,但是圣徒队很快进行了反击。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 2、

    He failed to reply.

    他未作回答.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 3、

    I was offended by his discourteous reply.

    他无礼的回答使我很生气.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 4、

    His evasive reply prompted me to ask another question.

    他的含糊其辞的答复促使我又提了一个问题.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 5、

    His reply was highly enigmatic.

    他的回答高深莫测.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 6、

    She waved her hand in reply.

    她挥了挥手作为回答.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 7、

    Farmers threw eggs and empty bottles at police, who replied with tear gas...

    农民向警察扔鸡蛋和空瓶子,警察则以催泪弹回击。

    柯林斯高阶英语词典
  • 8、

    The terrorists replied to the government's statement with more violence.

    恐怖分子以更多的暴力事件来回应政府的声明。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 9、

    He replied that this was absolutely impossible...

    他回复说这是绝对不可能的。

    柯林斯高阶英语词典
  • 10、

    The National Salvation Front has already replied to this series of opposition moves with its own demonstrations.

    民族救亡阵线已经组织了示威,以此回击反对派的一系列活动。

    柯林斯高阶英语词典
  • 11、

    (British English)Morocco scored four goals without reply to win the game.

    摩洛哥队在一球未失的情况下连入四球,赢得了这场比赛。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 12、

    David has had 12 replies to his ad...

    戴维的广告已经有12条回复了。

    柯林斯高阶英语词典
  • 13、

    to reply to a question/an advertisement

    回答问题;回应广告

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 14、

    The senator replied that he was not in a position to comment.

    参议员回答说他不宜发表评论。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 15、

    Her reply about the matter was terse.

    她对此事的答复简明扼要.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 16、

    I tried calling, but there was no reply.

    我试着打电话过去,但没有人接。

    朗文当代高级英语词典 第6版
  • 17、

    (British English) a reply-paid envelope (= on which you do not have to put a stamp because it has already been paid for)

    邮资已付信封

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 18、

    Sorry it took me so long to reply.

    抱歉,我过了这么久才回复。

    朗文当代高级英语词典 第6版
  • 19、

    I called out a challenge, but there was no reply...

    我提出挑战,但是没人回应。

    柯林斯高阶英语词典
  • 20、

    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。

    朗文当代高级英语词典 第6版
  • 21、

    He never replied to any of my letters.

    他从来没给我回过信。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 22、

    She only replied with a smile.

    她只是报以微笑。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 23、

    We had over 100 replies to our advertisement.

    我们的广告宣传收到了100多份答复。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 24、

    '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。

    朗文当代高级英语词典 第6版
  • 25、

    Graeme Hick scored an unbeaten 58 as Worcestershire replied to Middlesex's 202 with 132-3...

    格雷姆·希克未出局拿得58分,从而使伍斯特郡队以132分3人出局的成绩回敬了米德尔塞克斯队的202分。

    柯林斯高阶英语词典
  • 26、

    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。

    朗文当代高级英语词典 第6版
  • 27、

    (formal)I am writing in reply to your letter of 16 March.

    3月16日来函收悉,现答复如下。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 28、

    I asked her what her name was but she made no reply .

    我问她叫什么名字,但她没有回答。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 29、

    'That's a nice dress,' said Michael. 'Thanks,' she replied solemnly...

    “那件衣服很好看,”迈克尔说。“谢谢,”她严肃地回答。

    柯林斯高阶英语词典
  • 30、

    ‘I won't let you down, ’ he replied confidently.

    他信心十足地答道:“我不会让你失望的。”

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典