in response
in response — 慣用語
1. used to show that someone says, does, or changes something because of an earlier
因應
對先前的事作出回應
used to show that someone says, does, or changes something because of an earlier event, request, or remark
In response to the flood, Cyrus opened the school gym at dawn.
因應這場水災,Cyrus 天一亮就打開了學校體育館。
in response to + event causing an action
The company cut ticket prices in response to angry messages online.
公司因應網路上的憤怒留言,調降了票價。
in response to + public reaction
In response to Lisa's question, the guide drew a map on paper.
為了回應 Lisa 的問題,導覽員在紙上畫了一張地圖。
Local shops stayed closed in response to the police warning.
當地商店因應警方的警告,繼續停業。
Parents complained about the lunch, and in response, Isabela changed the menu.
家長抱怨午餐後,Isabela 作為回應更改了菜單。
- in reply
used more for spoken or written answers than for broader reactions
- as a reaction
plainer wording that focuses on the resulting action
- following
more formal and often used before events or reports
文法句型
in response to + noun phrase
in response, + clause
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'to' plus the event, request, or comment that caused the reaction. It can also appear at the start of a clause when the cause has already been mentioned.