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reaction

🇬🇧 UK/ri'ækʃәn/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kB2

Definitions

n.

A response to a stimulus, event, or situation; a chemical process in which substances are transformed into new ones

反应;回应;化学反应;反作用

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
+
actdo, act, drive
+
ionact, process, state
=reaction

Common 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.

    Her reaction to the surprising news was one of complete disbelief.

  • 2.

    The chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar produces carbon dioxide gas.

  • 3.

    The government's swift reaction to the crisis helped prevent further damage.

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