reply

• 名词，指对问题、消息或陈述作出的口头或书面回答。也可指对某事作出的反应或回应。

A noun referring to a spoken or written answer or response to a question, message, or statement.

1. Response to a question or messageA2formal

   An answer or response given in words or writing to someone's question, letter, or communication.

   回复

   • I am waiting for a reply to my email.
   • She gave a polite reply to his question.
   • His reply was short and to the point.

   同义词answercomebackcounterrejoinderresponseretort

2. Reaction or retortB1informal

   A verbal or written reaction to a statement or action, often quick or sharp.

   回应

   • He made a witty reply to her comment.
   • Her reply to the accusation was calm and collected.
   • The audience's reply was a round of applause.

   同义词answercomebackcounterrejoinderresponseretortreturnriposte

• 动词，表示对某人或某事以口头或书面方式作出回答、回应，也可表示作出反应或反驳。

A verb used to indicate the act of responding or answering someone or something, either verbally or in writing.

1. Respond to a questionA2formal

   To say or write something as an answer to a question or remark.

   回答

   • She replied to his email within an hour.
   • He replied that he would be late for the meeting.
   • Please reply to my question as soon as possible.

   同义词answercounterrejoinrespondretort

   反义词askinquirequeryquestion

2. React to a situationB1formal

   To respond to an action or event with a particular action or statement.

   回应

   • The government replied to the crisis by sending aid.
   • She replied to the criticism with a calm explanation.
   • He replied to the challenge by training harder.

   同义词answercounterreactrejoinrespondretort