responsive

UK/ri'spɒnsiv/US

IELTSTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

adj.

Reacting quickly and positively to what people say, need, or do.

反应迅速的，积极回应的。

adj.

(of a design or system) automatically adjusting to the device or situation.

（设计或系统）能自动适配设备或情境的，响应式的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

re-again, back

sponspledge, promise, sponsor

-ivetending to, having the nature of

=responsive

re- (back) + spons (answer) + -ive (tending to) = 'tending to answer back.' Something responsive answers readily and quickly — a responsive teacher reacts to students, a responsive website re-answers itself to fit your screen.

Root spons still carries 6 more words

Common Collocations

1.responsive to对……有回应
2.highly responsive反应非常灵敏
3.responsive design响应式设计
4.quick and responsive快速灵敏

Example Sentences

1.
The new manager is far more responsive to staff concerns.
2.
The car's steering feels light and responsive.
3.
We built a responsive layout that works on phones and laptops.

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