| 单词 | reaction |
| 释义 | reaction (riækʃən ) Word forms: reactions 1. variable noun B2 Your reaction to something that has happened or something that you have experienced is what you feel, say, or do because of it. Reaction to the visit is mixed. [+ to] The initial reaction of most participants is fear. He was surprised that his answer should have caused such a strong reaction. 2. countable noun B2 A reaction against something is a way of behaving or doing something that is deliberately different from what has been done before. All new fashion starts out as a reaction against existing convention. [+ against] Her three years of freedom seemed like a reaction against that childhood. Synonyms: counteraction, compensation, backlash, recoil 3. singular noun B2 If there is a reaction against something, it becomes unpopular. Premature moves in this respect might well provoke a reaction against the reform. [+ against] The idealism may be a reaction against the failure of society to manage itself. 4. plural noun [oft poss NOUN] Your reactions are your ability to move quickly in response to something, for example when you are in danger. If his reactions are so slow, he shouldn't be in charge of a bus. The sport requires very fast reactions. 5. uncountable noun Reaction is the belief that the political or social system of your country should not change. [disapproval] Thus, he aided reaction and thwarted progress. ...their victory against the forces of reaction and censorship. Synonyms: conservatism, the right, the extreme right, counter-revolution 6. countable noun A chemical reaction is a process in which two substances combine together chemically to form another substance. Ozone is produced by the reaction between oxygen and ultra-violet light. Catalysts are materials which greatly speed up chemical reactions. 7. countable noun If you have a reaction to a substance such as a drug, or to something you have touched, you are affected unpleasantly or made ill by it. Every year, 5000 people have life-threatening reactions to anaesthetics. [+ to] Common foods which cause this kind of reaction are fish, eggs, and shellfish. Synonyms: sensitivity, condition, susceptibility, hypersensitivity Collocations: angry reaction The policy prompted an angry reaction from teachers. Times, Sunday Times (2017) They are preparing for an angry reaction from the crowd if he leaves. The Sun (2006) The angry reaction of the club's fans helped to persuade the manager to resign soon afterwards. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The audience reaction was very warm and spontaneous. Times, Sunday Times (2016) To judge by the audience reaction, it would be a popular choice. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Audience reactions included such sentiments as "wickedly entertaining". Christianity Today (2000) The crowd reaction this afternoon should be interesting. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The winning trainer was visibly moved by the race and the crowd reaction. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Perhaps they let the crowd reaction get to them too much. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Managing your emotional reaction is one of the first things you need to address. Times, Sunday Times (2009) A lot of the time people allow themselves to run their lives based on emotional reactions. The Sun (2012) The trick is to restrain your emotional reaction until you know more, which could take time. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He has always provoked a range of extreme reactions, from boredom and anxiety to fury and admiration. The Times Literary Supplement (2013) I'm always surprised that people have an extreme reaction to me not wanting children. The Sun (2013) We have extreme reactions to sport, that's part of the point. Times, Sunday Times (2010) But her comments sparked a furious reaction in Italy yesterday. The Sun (2009) The announcement drew a furious reaction from environmental groups around the world. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The furious reaction reflected the sensitivity of the subject. Times, Sunday Times (2011) We took an iPad on the streets to gauge reaction. The Sun (2010) It is understood that the consortium wants to gauge shareholder reaction to the board's rejection of the deal. Times, Sunday Times (2006) I usually play them songs in the early phases and if I gauge a negative reaction, I can either work on it or just write a different song. The Sun (2010) Maybe she feared a hostile reaction. Times, Sunday Times (2007) In contrast with the hostile reaction from business, many economists thought the Chancellor went about as far as he could. Times, Sunday Times (2010) All this has certainly stirred up some rather hostile reactions on the internet. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Their hysterical reaction to a harmless joke was over the top. The Sun (2011) There was a shocked, almost hysterical reaction. Times, Sunday Times (2015) There is often a hysterical reaction when things go wrong to the extent that they have done here. Times, Sunday Times (2013) My instant reaction was that I just didn't want to go back up there. Times, Sunday Times (2016) With social media, you get an instant reaction to what people are thinking. The Sun (2014) It wasn't something I had planned, it just happened, an instant reaction to winning the semi-final. The Sun (2012) It was an instinctive reaction to the pressure under which I found myself. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Fear is understandably the instinctive reaction to losing your job. Times, Sunday Times (2008) But the manager's instinctive reaction remains negative. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Government must avoid knee-jerk reactions. Times, Sunday Times (2008) And while ongoing research will be monitored, there will be no knee-jerk reaction. The Sun (2015) But he is not a man prone to knee-jerk reactions. Times, Sunday Times (2012) When the film was played at Sundance, there was a muted reaction. Times, Sunday Times (2008) In the UK, she finds she gets a much more muted reaction. Times, Sunday Times (2011) But the muted reaction to yesterday's first-half results suggests further gains will not be so fast. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Anger is a natural reaction to a perceived threat. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It is the natural reaction of a loving, committed father. The Sun (2014) People who are made to control their natural reactions find it exhausting. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Don't be put off by negative reactions. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Friends say the song references negative reactions the singer has had from members of the public. The Sun (2014) Many people were surprised that the negative reaction was not more pronounced. Christianity Today (2000) The normal reaction to such a threat is to run away as fast as possible. Times, Sunday Times (2007) And feeling down after a relationship split is a normal reaction. The Sun (2015) The first thing is to recognize that all these feelings are normal reactions in such stressful situations. Taking Drugs Seriously (1994) I ask if he has been taken aback by the huge positive reaction. The Sun (2008) This ensures that your ideas and requests will get a positive reaction. The Sun (2006) But the hugely positive reaction from those who've heard it brings a tangible sense of relief. The Sun (2008) Jealous feelings rise up and prompt negative reactions. Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994) It prompted just the reaction they wanted - an England team aggressive yet controlled, focused yet fired up. The Sun (2008) This is an important ruling but not one that should prompt any kneejerk reaction. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The airline praised the pilots for quick reactions to a potentially deadly situation. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Their quick reaction probably saved his life but he still suffered burns to his back and arms. The Sun (2006) But as the gull swooped it had not bargained on the duck's quick reaction. The Sun (2012) A severe reaction - when your lip or tongue swells, or you have difficulty breathing - requires immediate medical attention. Times, Sunday Times The condiment contains mustard seeds, which can cause a severe reaction. The Sun Effects range from mild itching and rashes to breathing difficulties and the severe reaction anaphylaxis. Times, Sunday Times This causes the classic symptoms of hives or swelling, or the more severe reaction of potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis. Times, Sunday Times It was serious, a severe reaction. The Sun The largo — with brilliantly disciplined playing from the band — evokes a shocked reaction to the horrors of war, while the finale ebbs away into an exhausted nothingness. Times, Sunday Times It covers their posthumous fortunes from the first, shocked reactions to the present. The Times Literary Supplement For a pretty ordinary confession, it gets shocked reactions. Times, Sunday Times But he wanted to see a similar reaction immediately after they conceded a two-goal lead within the opening 20 minutes. Times, Sunday Times Two other rounds of testing suggested a similar reaction. Times, Sunday Times The couple had a similar reaction back in 2016 when they first saw the three-bedroom, one-storey house. Times,Sunday Times Some believe that substitute foods risk provoking a similar reaction. Times, Sunday Times They have a similar reaction to laughter in the house. Times, Sunday Times She spoke in a hushed voice and had a slow reaction time in tests. Times, Sunday Times One common form of the pills - benzodiazepines - can interfere with chemicals in the brain known as neurotransmitters which could slow reaction times and dull brain power. The Sun Drivers (and their family) have a duty to be aware of factors that may impair driving, such as memory loss, poor concentration, confusion, slow reaction times and loss of confidence. Times, Sunday Times That could partly explain the slow reaction of emergency vehicles: the fire trucks took at least 90 seconds - a lifetime in high emergency - to reach the blazing aircraft. Times, Sunday Times This was the major cause for the initial slow reaction by doctors, who did not promptly recognize the symptoms of the disease. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The move has sparked a furious reaction from employees. Times, Sunday Times (2008) All three films have sparked enthusiastic reactions. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It sparked a wild reaction from the manager, leaping and punching the air in delight on the sidelines. The Sun (2015) There has to be some spontaneous reaction to scoring. The Sun (2011) The players obviously all heard the nick - you could see that from their spontaneous reaction. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Sympathy is the spontaneous reaction when sportsmen suffer the kind of experience inflicted on the England rugby team yesterday. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Physical stress reactions are very old survival mechanisms. POSITIVE THINKING: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but were afraid to put into practice (2001) Extreme stress reactions may include the temporary loss of smell or taste. Coping with Angina (1990) Stress reactions in the brain have an effect on microbes in the gut and vice versa. The Sun (2016) We do not have a strong reaction - 'that's so unfair' - merely when things aren't shared out evenly. Times, Sunday Times I remember we had a particularly strong reaction to a series in which we filmed newborn grey seals. Times, Sunday Times They provoke a response and demand a strong reaction. Times, Sunday Times Two at least means someone had a strong reaction to it. Times, Sunday Times It gives a strong reaction. The Sun But she went to hospital after suffering a suspected allergic reaction and died soon afterwards. The Sun (2011) A mum feared for her life after suffering an horrific allergic reaction to hair dye. The Sun (2011) Many suffer minor reactions to injections given when they are a few months old, such as swelling. Times, Sunday Times (2006) A duff business update, a profit warning or sudden management changes are all grounds for swift reaction. Times, Sunday Times Her swift reaction and courage were being praised last night for preventing many more deaths. Times, Sunday Times His swift reaction to the price spike prompted by the ban will translate into a balance sheet profit of 300,000 this year. Times, Sunday Times The coach also fell out with several senior players and his exit prompted swift reaction on social media. The Sun This was met with the swift reaction of students, who began to strike. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The findings triggered angry reactions from charities. The Sun (2015) The idea that some birds are as intelligent as apes triggers mixed reactions. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Transparency can make many people uncomfortable, can trigger destructive reactions. Christianity Today (2000) His instructor shrugged this off as a typical reaction to the physical exertion. Times, Sunday Times It's the typical reaction when something goes wrong: blame the management. Times, Sunday Times The typical reaction from the whales was avoidance, and the dream evaporated. The Times Literary Supplement It was a typical reaction. Times,Sunday Times Here are three typical reactions and one better way. Christianity Today It's an understandable reaction but it's the wrong one. Times, Sunday Times This would be an understandable reaction. Times, Sunday Times Perhaps this was the understandable reaction of any busy regulator, already up to his ears in issues, when confronted with the prospect of yet more in his in-tray. Times, Sunday Times Given the failings of individuals and governments that preceded the current economic crisis, demonstrations and anger are an understandable reaction. Times, Sunday Times An anxiety in his voice, an unexpected reaction to a comment, the slightest sign. The Sun This unexpected reaction caused a major outbreak of anger among the people. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Then unexpected reactions take place, as one note ricochets off another with a sudden epiphany. Times, Sunday Times He puts her off balance and forces spontaneous angry, unexpected reactions from her that make it a great performance. Times, Sunday Times At that time, even books that lacked magical properties were experiments in chemistry; a constant bubble of new ideas and unexpected reactions. Times, Sunday Times Viewer reaction was broadly positive, however, and overcame the executives' misgivings. Times,Sunday Times But there was an audible gasp from the audience as she said it and almost immediately the show's social media sites exploded with viewer reaction. The Sun Only when he witnessed viewer reaction to his first accumulation in 1959 did he fully recognize the power of such art. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A neighbour who came to the school that night to see the graffiti calls those words - combined with the regime's violent reaction - 'an explosion'. Times, Sunday Times The authorities alleged that he incited revolution in response to the government's violent reaction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The 41-year-old suffers lifethreatening violent reactions to almost everything, including her own sweat. The Sun Ever since then, extreme right wing settlers have sought to establish a balance of terror, in which every state action aimed at them generates an immediate violent reaction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Violent reactions occur with both. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His ideas provoke a visceral reaction from many of Britain's top business leaders. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Wrong, maybe, but a visceral reaction. The Sun (2013) Their visceral reaction was to turn on the anti-war protesters. Times, Sunday Times (2009) No other tax provokes such a visceral reaction. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Translations: Chinese: 反应 Japanese: 反応 |
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