respond
[rɪspˈɑnd] /rɪspˈɑːnd/ (ame, ipa) · /ɹɪspˈɒnd/ (bre, ipa)
respond — verb
- respondpresent simple I / you / we / they
- respondshe / she / it
- respondedpast simple
- responding-ing form
1. to provide an answer or show a physical or emotional behavior in connection to a
to provide an answer or show a physical or emotional behavior in connection to a specific event or communication
The spokesperson will respond to the reporter's difficult questions during the press conference tomorrow.
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Lotte chose to respond to the unexpected email by calling the client immediately for clarification.
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The entire audience began to respond to the soulful music by swaying in perfect rhythm.
Devika responded to the job offer with an enthusiastic email within an hour.
- reply
Focuses specifically on providing a verbal or written answer to a question.
- react
Broader term for any behavior or change resulting from a stimulus.
- acknowledge
Implies a formal or polite signal that a message has been received.
文法句型
respond + to + noun
respond + to + -ing
用法筆記
When used to mean 'reply', it requires the preposition 'to' unless it is followed by a direct quote. It is more formal than 'answer'.
常見錯誤
Using 'respond' with a direct object, e.g., 'respond the email' (must be 'respond to the email')
Confusing the noun 'response' with the verb 'respond'
2. to show positive progress or improvement following a particular course of action
to show positive progress or improvement following a particular course of action or treatment
The patient began to respond to the medication after only three days of consistent treatment.
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Botanists were pleased to see the rare flowers respond to the increased sunlight and hydration.
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Engineers hoped the old structure would respond to the reinforcement efforts during the harsh winter.
The dry patches on Rafael's skin began to respond well to the prescribed moisturising cream.
- improve
A general term for getting better, not necessarily linked to a specific treatment.
- react well
Highlights the positive nature of the outcome in a clinical or physical setting.
文法句型
respond + to + noun
用法筆記
Typically used in medical or scientific contexts to describe a positive reaction or improvement in a condition.
常見錯誤
Using 'respond for' instead of 'respond to' in medical contexts
respond — noun
1. a vertical support structure partially joined to a wall that bears the weight of
a vertical support structure partially joined to a wall that bears the weight of an overhead arch
The architect carefully designed every respond to support the weight of the grand cathedral arches.
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Deep shadows highlighted the elegant respond, which appeared seamlessly integrated into the thick stone wall.
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Tourists rarely notice the structural respond tucked away behind the decorative columns in the ancient hall.
Restorers discovered a cracked respond hidden behind the wooden panels of the chapel.
用法筆記
This is a technical term restricted to architectural history and structural design.
常見錯誤
Confusing the architectural noun with the verb 'respond'
Using the word for general support pillars instead of the specific wall-attached type