| 单词 | reply |
| 释义 | reply —reply /rɪˈplaɪ/ noun [C or U] ► B1 an answer: » I asked why, but he made/gave no reply.» There were very few replies to our advertisement.» In reply to their questions, she just shrugged.Thesaurus+: ↑Answering and respondingWord partners for reply noun• ♯give/♯make/♯send a reply• ♯get/♯have/♯receive a reply• a reply ♯comes• a ♯brief/♯immediate/♯monosyllabic/♯personal reply• a reply ♯to sth• ♯in replyCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. an abrupt/blunt/brusque/curt/monosyllabic/terse reply» "No, I don't," was his blunt reply.-lu. an angry/evasive/indignant/negative/non-committal reply» The article prompted a stream of angry replies from readers.-lu. a detailed/emphatic/full/sharp/witty reply» I tried to think up a witty reply.-lu. an immediate/instant/prompt/quick/rapid/simple reply» Thank you very much for your prompt reply.-lu. a courteous/polite/positive/satisfactory/sensible reply» I received a very courteous reply from the company.-lu. a standard/stock reply» It wasn't a personal letter, just a standard reply.–Types-lu. a-lu. draft/written reply» You should receive a written reply within seven days.–Verbs-lu. give/make/send a reply» I asked why, but he gave no reply.-lu. get/have/receive a reply» We sent a letter a couple of weeks ago, but we haven't had a reply yet.-lu. demand/expect/require/wait for/want a reply» I've put in an application, but I'm still waiting for a reply.-lu. a reply comes» A reply came the very next morning.–Prepositions-lu. a reply from sb» I got a reply from the editor.-lu. a reply to sth» There were very few replies to the advertisement.-lu. in reply» A week later I received a card in reply.-lu. in reply to sth» I'm writing in reply to your letter of 29th April.–Nouns-lu. a reply card/form/slip» To receive your free copy, please fill out the reply slip below.-lu. right of reply» The chairman turned to him and asked if he wished the right of reply.–Phrases-lu. by way of reply» Are you sure you've finished?' he teased, but she only scowled at him by way of reply.• • • Extra Examples:» I was a little disconcerted by his reply.» His reply to my question was somewhat ambiguous.» His reply dashed our hopes.» I'm afraid the reply was definitely in the negative.» He was shocked at the sheer venom of her reply.verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for reply B1 to answer: » [+ speech] "Where are you going?" I asked. "Home," he replied.» [+ that] I replied that it was twelve o'clock.» I try to reply to letters the day I receive them.Thesaurus+: ↑Answering and respondingF0 to react to an action by someone else: » She replied to the threats by going to the police.» France took an early lead before Spain replied with three goals in 14 minutes.Thesaurus+: ↑Reacting and responding• • • Extra Examples:» Since they refuse to reply, I think we've won the argument by default.» He was angry but managed, with great self-restraint, to reply calmly.» Do you think it's significant that he hasn't replied to my letter yet?» Six people have confirmed that they will be attending and ten haven't replied yet.» The bank was expeditious in replying to my letter. |
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