reply
UK/ri'plai/US
NGSL 2kA2
Definitions
v.
To give a spoken or written response to someone; to answer
回答，答复，回复
n.
A spoken or written response to a question, letter, or comment
答复，回答，回复
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.in reply to作为对……的回复
- 2.await a reply等待回复
- 3.give a reply给出答复
- 4.prompt reply及时回复
Example Sentences
- 1.
She sent a brief reply to his email within minutes.
- 2.
He gave no reply when asked about his whereabouts that night.
- 3.
In reply to your inquiry, we are pleased to offer the following information.