respond
/rɪˈspɒnd/ · /rɪˈspɑːnd/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2914 in the learning path
回答；回复
Definitions
v. To say or write something in reply.
回答；回复
v. To react to something through actions or physical changes.
作出反应；响应
Example
I asked about dinner, but nobody responded to my message.
我发消息问晚饭怎么安排，却没人回复。
Healthcare systems must respond quickly to changing population needs while maintaining high standards of care.
医疗体系必须迅速回应不断变化的人口需求，同时维持高水平的医疗服务。
Collocations
- respond to a question
- respond to treatment
- respond promptly
- respond positively
Word family
- response (n.)
- respondent (n.)
- responsive (adj.)
- responsiveness (n.)
Synonyms
- reply
- react
Usage tip
respond to后接回应对象，不能直接接宾语。
FAQ
- What does respond mean?
- To say or write something in reply. To react to something through actions or physical changes.
- How is respond pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈspɒnd/, US /rɪˈspɑːnd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
