respond

/rɪˈspɒnd/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈspɑːnd/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈspänd/ (ame, mw)

respond — 動詞

  • respondpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • respondshe / she / it
  • respondedpast simple
  • responding-ing form

1. to provide an answer or show a physical or emotional behavior in connection to a

1.動詞不及物B1
釋義

回應；反應

針對訊息或行為做出回覆與舉動

to provide an answer or show a physical or emotional behavior in connection to a specific event or communication

例句

The spokesperson will respond to the reporter's difficult questions during the press conference tomorrow.

發言人將在明天的記者會上，針對記者的棘手提問做出回應。

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Lotte chose to respond to the unexpected email by calling the client immediately for clarification.

Lotte 選擇透過立即打電話給客戶詢問清楚，來回應這封突如其來的電子郵件。

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同義詞
  • reply

    Focuses specifically on providing a verbal or written answer to a question.

  • react

    Broader term for any behavior or change resulting from a stimulus.

  • acknowledge

    Implies a formal or polite signal that a message has been received.

反義詞

文法句型

respond + to + noun

respond + to + -ing

用法筆記

When used to mean 'reply', it requires the preposition 'to' unless it is followed by a direct quote. It is more formal than 'answer'.

常見錯誤

Using 'respond' with a direct object, e.g., 'respond the email' (must be 'respond to the email')

Confusing the noun 'response' with the verb 'respond'

2. to show positive progress or improvement following a particular course of action

2.動詞不及物B2
釋義

有反應；見效

治療或處置後產生正面的改善效果

to show positive progress or improvement following a particular course of action or treatment

例句

The patient began to respond to the medication after only three days of consistent treatment.

在持續治療三天後，病患的情況開始對藥物出現反應（有好轉跡象）。

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Botanists were pleased to see the rare flowers respond to the increased sunlight and hydration.

植物學家很高興看到稀有花卉對增加的光照與水分產生了良好的生長反應。

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同義詞
  • improve

    A general term for getting better, not necessarily linked to a specific treatment.

  • react well

    Highlights the positive nature of the outcome in a clinical or physical setting.

反義詞

文法句型

respond + to + noun

用法筆記

Typically used in medical or scientific contexts to describe a positive reaction or improvement in a condition.

常見錯誤

Using 'respond for' instead of 'respond to' in medical contexts

respond — 名詞