| 单词 | reply |
| 释义 | reply (rɪplaɪ ) Word forms: replies , replying , replied 1. verb B1 When you reply to something that someone has said or written to you, you say or write an answer to them. 'That's a nice dress,' said Michael. 'Thanks,' she replied solemnly. [VERB with quote] He replied that this was absolutely impossible. [VERB that] Grace was too terrified to reply. [VERB] I've not replied to Lee's letter yet. [VERB to noun] To their surprise, hundreds replied to the advertisement. [VERB + to] Synonyms: answer, respond, retort, return 2. countable noun [oft in NOUN] B1 A reply is something that you say or write when you answer someone or answer a letter or advertisement. I called out a challenge, but there was no reply. David has had 12 replies to his ad. [+ to] They went ahead without waiting for a reply from the Germans. He said in reply that the question was unfair. Synonyms: answer, response, reaction, counter 3. verb In sports, if you reply to a goal or a number of points scored by your opponents, you also score a goal or a number of points. [journalism] The Gloucester centre replied with two penalties. [VERB to noun] Deryck Fox gave Featherstone the lead early in the first half with a penalty, but Saints were quick to reply. [VERB] 4. verb If you reply to something such as an attack with violence or with another action, you do something in response. Farmers threw eggs and empty bottles at police, who replied with tear gas. [VERB + with] The National Salvation Front has already replied to this series of opposition moves with its own demonstrations. [V + to/with] Collocations: immediate reply I got an immediate reply. Times, Sunday Times (2010) 'I thought you had impaired vision,' was my immediate reply. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Emails do not need immediate replies and no parent should have access to a teacher's private mobile number. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A personal reply is guaranteed. The Sun (2012) If you email it to me before noon today, I promise a personal reply by 6pm tonight. The Sun (2008) We cannot send personal replies, so please do not send original documents. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He seemed surprised when I calmly replied that his business was not my business. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It just makes me happy, 'he replied calmly. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He calmly replied: 'This will not be a problem. Times, Sunday Times (2015) You have just used three, 'he replied coolly. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Asked what he learnt from his crash, he replied coolly: 'I learnt the cars are pretty strong, so I'm happy about that. Times, Sunday Times (2015) 'She coolly replied: 'Break it, sir. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The manager very curtly replied that he could not take the conversation any further; so I asked to be put through to someone so I could make a complaint. Times, Sunday Times (2014) 'No, 'he replies curtly. Times, Sunday Times (2013) 'I don't give advice, everyone fends for themselves, 'she replies curtly. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He replied individually to the 30 critical letters he received each day. Times, Sunday Times (2006) May I express my gratitude here, rather than replying individually? Times, Sunday Times (2013) E-mails can not be replied to individually. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He should reply personally as the letters were addressed to him. Times, Sunday Times (2014) I read them all and reply personally. The Sun (2011) People can email me through the website and I will personally reply to them all. The Sun (2011) 'I point out that he has talked about it before, but he replies tersely: 'Not as far as I remember. Times, Sunday Times (2016) 'I very much doubt it, 'he replies tersely. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Asked what he did for a living, he replied tersely: 'government'. Times, Sunday Times (2007) However, the message ends up in the hands of a married couple, who decide to send a reply. The Sun Also don't send a reply for the sake of it. The Sun The system will send a reply back to them with current status of the application. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They would then send a reply by typing the name of the first sender, which would also be returned. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It then transcribes the message into slang, adds spelling mistakes and, after a random delay, sends a reply. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I received a standard reply letter saying that, because of the waiver, it would not offer a refund. Times, Sunday Times We were sending our standard reply to each. Times, Sunday Times I then wrote and received a standard reply that did not address my concerns. Times, Sunday Times The man trotted out the standard reply. Times, Sunday Times I received the same standard reply. Times, Sunday Times Trott gave a succinct reply to the question. Times, Sunday Times (2010) 'No,' is the succinct reply. Times, Sunday Times (2015) When quizzed about his managerial ambitions, the reply was succinct ,'To do well,' he said. Times, Sunday Times (2006) She revealed the extent of the pollution in a written reply to questions in the national assembly this week. ST Another two incidents were reported in 2002, none in 2001 and one in 2000, she said in a written reply to a parliamentary question. The Star (South Africa) The response to this consultation was high, with over 250,000 people expressing their views on the issue either through the use of petitions or more lengthy written replies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 答复, 答复 Japanese: 返事, 返事をする |
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