react
UK/ri'ækt/US
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To respond to something that happens
回应，作出反应
v.
(of substances) To undergo a chemical change when combined
起化学反应
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (back) + act (do) = to act back. Something happens to you, and you act back at it — that's a reaction. The chemistry sense is the same image made literal: two substances act on each other and change.
Root act still carries 59 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.react to对……作出反应
- 2.react strongly强烈回应
- 3.react badly反应不佳
- 4.react with与……发生反应
Example Sentences
- 1.
How did she react when you told her the news?
- 2.
Don't react so strongly to every little criticism.
- 3.
Sodium reacts violently with water.