
react
/riˈækt/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2452 in the learning path
作出反应;回应
Definitions
v. Behave or feel in response to something that happens.
作出反应;回应
v. Change chemically when combined with another substance.
发生化学反应
Example
How did your sister react to the surprise party?
你姐姐对这场惊喜派对有什么反应?
Governments must react quickly to public health emergencies while providing clear information to citizens.
政府必须迅速应对公共卫生紧急事件,同时向公众提供清晰的信息。
Collocations
- react to news
- react quickly
- react with oxygen
Word family
- reaction (n.)
- reactive (adj.)
- reactivity (n.)
Synonyms
- respond
Usage tip
对某事反应用react to;与物质反应用react with。
FAQ
- What does react mean?
- Behave or feel in response to something that happens. Change chemically when combined with another substance.
- How is react pronounced?
- UK /riˈækt/, US /riˈækt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.