response
Definitions
A spoken or written answer.
答复，回答。
A reaction to something that has happened or been said.
反应；回应。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (back) + spons (pledge, answer) = something 'pledged back.' Latin respondēre meant 'to promise in return, to answer.' A response is the answer or reaction returned to whoever asked, acted, or reached out first — which is why it almost always points back at a trigger.
Root spons still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.in response to针对……作出回应
- 2.immune response免疫反应
- 3.positive response积极回应
- 4.rapid response快速反应
Example Sentences
- 1.
We sent three emails but got no response.
- 2.
Her speech drew an enthusiastic response from the crowd.
- 3.
The body's immune response fights off infection.
- 4.
In response to the criticism, the company changed its policy.
Easily Confused
response vs reply vs reaction: a reply is specifically an answer to a message or question (a written reply). a response is broader — any answer or reaction, including emotional or physical ones (immune response). a reaction is more automatic and instinctive, often without thought.