answer
/ˈɑːnsə/ · /ˈænsər/
CEFR level A1Topic EducationWord #109 in the learning path
回答；答案；解决办法
Definitions
n. a reply, correct result, or solution to a problem
回答；答案；解决办法
v. to reply to someone or respond to a call
回答；答复；接听
Example
I asked the price, but nobody gave an answer.
我问了价格，却没有人回答。
Improving public transport may provide an answer to traffic congestion in rapidly growing urban areas.
改善公共交通或许能为快速发展的城市地区提供缓解交通拥堵的办法。
Collocations
- answer a question
- answer the phone
- the answer to a problem
- a clear answer
Word family
- answerable (adj.)
- unanswered (adj.)
Synonyms
- reply
- response
- solution
Usage tip
动词answer直接接问题；名词用the answer to。
FAQ
- What does answer mean?
- a reply, correct result, or solution to a problem to reply to someone or respond to a call
- How is answer pronounced?
- UK /ˈɑːnsə/, US /ˈænsər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
