reactions
reactions — 名詞
- reactionssingular
- reactionsesplural
1. what you do, feel, or say because something has happened, or as a result of a si
反應
對某事的行為、感受或回應
what you do, feel, or say because something has happened, or as a result of a situation or event
Selim's first reaction to the news was a long, silent pause.
Selim 聽到消息的第一反應是長時間的沉默。
reaction + to + noun (news)
The audience reaction to the final scene was loud applause.
觀眾對最後一幕的反應是熱烈的掌聲。
When Naoko opened the dusty photo album and saw her grandmother's face, she had a strong emotional reaction.
當 Naoko 打開塵封的相簿、看到祖母的臉龐時，她產生了強烈的情感反應。
emotional reaction — adjective + reaction
When the school banned smartphones, parents had a mixed reaction — some praised it, others worried about safety.
學校禁止使用智慧型手機後，家長反應兩極——有人贊成，有人擔心安全問題。
- strong reaction
- mixed reaction
- immediate reaction
- emotional reaction
- reaction to
文法句型
reaction + to + noun
用法筆記
Often followed by 'to' to show what caused the response. The adjective before 'reaction' (e.g. strong, mixed, immediate) shows the type of response.
常見錯誤
2. the speed at which someone notices something and responds, especially in a physi
反應力
迅速回應變化的能力
the speed at which someone notices something and responds, especially in a physical or urgent situation
A racing driver needs incredibly quick reactions to avoid crashes.
賽車手需要有極快的反應力，才能避免撞車。
quick reactions — adjective + plural noun
Megan's reactions slowed down after she had been studying for six hours straight.
Megan 連續念了六小時書之後，反應力變得遲鈍了。
The goalkeeper's lightning reactions saved the team from losing the match.
守門員如閃電般的反應力讓球隊免於輸球。
After turning sixty, Javier noticed he had slower reactions when driving at night, so he started avoiding evening trips.
滿六十歲後，Javier 發現自己晚上開車時反應力變慢了，於是開始避免在夜間開車。
slow reactions — adjective + plural noun
- quick reactions
- slow reactions
- lightning reactions
- good reactions
- poor reactions
文法句型
possessive + reactions
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form (reactions) or as an uncountable noun (reaction time). Common with adjectives like quick, fast, slow, poor, lightning.
常見錯誤
3. a way of behaving or thinking that deliberately goes against what is usual, expe
反抗；反彈
刻意與主流或權威相反的態度
a way of behaving or thinking that deliberately goes against what is usual, expected, or required by society or authority
The punk fashion movement was a reaction against the conservative styles of the 1970s.
龐克時尚運動是對 1970 年代保守風格的一種反抗。
reaction + against + noun — the target of opposition
Sofie dyed her hair bright pink as a reaction against her school's strict uniform policy.
Sofie 把頭髮染成亮粉紅色，是對學校嚴格制服規定的一種反彈。
After years of eating instant noodles, Soraya turned to home cooking as a reaction against processed food.
吃了好幾年泡麵之後，Soraya 轉而自己下廚，是對加工食品的一種反彈。
The bare white walls in many modern apartments are a reaction against the floral wallpaper of the 1990s.
許多現代公寓中樸素的白牆，是對 1990 年代印花壁紙的一種反彈。
- reaction against
- backlash
- rebellion
- pushback
- acceptance
willingly following what is expected
- conformity
behaving in the same way as most people
文法句型
reaction + against + noun
常見錯誤
4. a physical response by the body, usually unpleasant, caused by something a perso
不良反應
身體對食物或藥物的不良反應
a physical response by the body, usually unpleasant, caused by something a person eats, touches, or takes as medicine
When three-year-old Liam ate peanut butter for the first time, he got a red skin reaction around his mouth.
三歲的 Liam 第一次吃花生醬時，嘴巴周圍出現紅色的皮膚反應。
skin reaction — type of reaction + location on body
Élise had a bad reaction to the antibiotic and broke out in red spots.
Élise 對那種抗生素產生不良反應，身上長滿了紅斑。
reaction + to + noun (cause of reaction)
The child's allergic reaction to bee stings was so serious that she needed emergency treatment.
那個小孩對蜜蜂螫傷的過敏反應非常嚴重，需要緊急治療。
allergic reaction — most common collocation in medical context
The doctor told Quan to stop the pills if he noticed any unusual reaction like a rash or swelling.
醫生告訴 Quan，如果發現任何異常反應（例如出疹或腫脹），就要停止服藥。
- allergic reaction
- bad reaction
- skin reaction
- reaction to
- allergy
a long-term condition, not the event itself
- side effect
specifically for reactions to drugs, not food
文法句型
allergic reaction + to + noun
用法筆記
Common in medical contexts. 'Allergic reaction' is the most frequent collocation. Used with 'to' to specify the trigger (food, drug, insect sting, etc.). Can be mild (rash, sneezing) or severe (anaphylaxis).
常見錯誤
5. the way materials mix, separate, or change into different substances — for examp
化學反應
物質互相作用形成新物質的過程
the way materials mix, separate, or change into different substances — for example, when baking soda and vinegar fizz together
In science class, the students mixed baking soda and vinegar to observe a chemical reaction.
自然課上，學生將小蘇打和醋混合，觀察化學反應。
chemical reaction — noun phrase used with 'observe'
When iron rusts, a slow chemical reaction between the metal and oxygen is taking place.
鐵生鏽時，金屬與氧之間正在發生緩慢的化學反應。
chemical reaction + between + noun + and + noun
When the chemistry teacher mixed copper sulfate and ammonia, the reaction produced a bright blue colour and heat.
老師將硫酸銅和氨水混合後，化學反應產生了亮藍色和熱量。
When you light a match, a quick reaction between the chemicals on the tip creates a flame.
點燃火柴時，火柴頭上的化學物質之間會迅速產生反應，形成火焰。
- chemical reaction
- produce a reaction
- cause a reaction
- reaction between
- chemical process
broader term — includes reactions and other changes
- change
too general; use only when context is already clear
文法句型
chemical reaction + between + plural noun
用法筆記
This meaning belongs to the domain of chemistry and science. 'Chemical reaction' is the standard full term. Can be described as fast or slow, and as producing or consuming heat (exothermic / endothermic).
常見錯誤
6. a determined opposition to any reform in society or government, often with a wis
保守抗拒
反對社會或政治變革的立場
a determined opposition to any reform in society or government, often with a wish to return to earlier values or systems
The rise of political reaction in 1930s Europe led to stricter controls on what writers could publish.
1930 年代歐洲的保守抗拒勢力抬頭，導致作家能出版的內容受到更嚴格的控制。
uncountable use — 'reaction' as an abstract political force
Historians describe the post-war decades as a period of reaction, when every proposal for social reform was met with suspicion.
歷史學家將戰後幾十年描述為保守抗拒期，每一項社會改革的提案都受到質疑。
Ravi argued that the 1848 revolutions in Europe each triggered a strong reaction that reversed most of the changes.
Ravi 認為 1848 年的歐洲革命每一次都引發了強烈的保守抗拒，抵銷了大部分的改變。
Some historians view the 1980s media law in South Korea as a reaction against the student-led free-speech protests.
有些歷史學家認為 1980 年代南韓的媒體法，是對學生主導的言論自由抗議運動的一種反動。
- period of reaction
- force of reaction
- rise of reaction
- conservatism
broader and less extreme; not always opposed to all change
- traditionalism
focuses on preserving customs rather than opposing political change
- progressivism
belief in gradual social improvement through change
- reform
the act of making changes to improve a system
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense; do not use 'a reaction' when describing the political stance. Often used in history and political science writing. The adjective 'reactionary' describes a person who holds these views.
常見錯誤
7. the backward push of equal strength that arises whenever one object presses agai
反作用力
施力時物體產生的反向等量力
the backward push of equal strength that arises whenever one object presses against another object, as described by Newton's third law of motion
When you push against a wall, the wall exerts an equal reaction force back on your hand.
當你推牆壁時，牆壁會對你的手產生等量的反作用力。
reaction force — technical term in physics
When the rocket engine ignites, the reaction from the burning fuel pushes the rocket upward in the opposite direction.
火箭引擎點燃時，燃料燃燒所產生的反作用力將火箭向上推向相反方向。
In physics class, the teacher demonstrated that every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
物理課上，老師示範了每一個作用力都有等量且反向的反作用力。
every action has an equal and opposite reaction — Newton's third law wording
With each stride Valentina took, the reaction from the track pushed her foot back and helped her run faster.
Valentina 每跨出一步，跑道的反作用力就將她的腳往後推，幫助她跑得更快。
- action and reaction
- reaction force
- equal and opposite reaction
文法句型
action + and + reaction
用法筆記
Almost always appears in physics contexts. The phrase 'action and reaction' is a fixed expression from Newton's third law. 'Reaction force' is a common compound noun in engineering and mechanics.
常見錯誤
同根字
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- chain reaction
- knee-jerk reaction
- allergic reaction
- chemical reaction
- adverse reaction
常用片語
- in reaction to
- as a reaction against
- cause a reaction
- provoke a reaction