reaction
UK/ri'ækʃәn/US
NGSL 2kB2
Definitions
n.
A response to something that happens
反应，回应
n.
A chemical change produced when substances act on each other
化学反应
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreact + -ion = the act of acting back. Names both the everyday response (her reaction to the news) and the chemistry event (a chemical reaction).
Root act still carries 59 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.chemical reaction化学反应
- 2.chain reaction连锁反应
- 3.allergic reaction过敏反应
- 4.gut reaction本能反应
Example Sentences
- 1.
His first reaction was to laugh.
- 2.
Mixing the two chemicals causes a violent reaction.