reply
reply
英[rɪˈplaɪ]美[rɪˈplaɪ]
v.回复，回应，作出反应；
n.回答，答复，回函；
复数：replies;
第三人称单数：replies;
过去式：replied;
过去分词：replied;
现在分词：replying;
例句
‘Billy, I think it’s your turn to wash the dishes,’ said Jane. A noncommittal grunt was his only reply.“比利，我想这次该轮到你刷盘子了， ”简说。他只是不置可否地咕哝了一声算作回答。
to vouchsafe a reply给予答复
Our message doesn't seem to have got through, we've had no reply through it was sent several days ago.我们的信件看来没有收到, 因为已经寄了好几天了, 可至今还没有接到回音。
I asked the boss for a rise and his reply was predictably short and sweet!我要求老板增加我的工资,他的回答如意料的一样,简单明了!
I should like to think about your suggestion before I give a definite reply.我想先考虑一下你的建议, 然后给你一个明确的答复。
His reply is in effect an apology.他的答复事实上是一种道歉。
a succinct reply简明扼要的回答
We request the favour of a reply at your earliest convenience.敬请早日赐复。
His evasive reply prompted me to ask another question.他的含糊其辞的答复促使我又提了一个问题。
His reply was a bit rough.他的答复过于粗鲁了一点。
英语六级真题
She replied: I don’t want to look too inexperienced.
出自-2017年6月听力原文When Phillips asked her where she would go if he wasn't in the way, she replied cheerfully, "Oh, I wouldn't know where I was!
出自-2013年12月阅读原文柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
VERB
回复;回答
When you reply to something that someone has said or written to you, you say or write an answer to them.
例句
'That's a nice dress,' said Michael. 'Thanks,' she replied solemnly...“那件衣服很好看，”迈克尔说。“谢谢，”她严肃地回答。He replied that this was absolutely impossible...他回复说这是绝对不可能的。N-COUNT
回信;回复;回应
A reply is something that you say or write when you answer someone or answer a letter or advertisement.
例句
I called out a challenge, but there was no reply...我提出挑战，但是没人回应。David has had 12 replies to his ad...戴维的广告已经有12条回复了。VERB
(在体育比赛中)以得分回应，回敬，
In sports, if you reply to a goal or a number of points scored by your opponents, you also score a goal or a number of points.
例句
Graeme Hick scored an unbeaten 58 as Worcestershire replied to Middlesex's 202 with 132-3...格雷姆·希克未出*拿得58分，从而使伍斯特郡队以132分3人出*的成绩回敬了米德尔塞克斯队的202分。Deryck Fox gave Featherstone the lead early in the first half with a penalty, but Saints were quick to reply.德里克·福克斯在上半场的罚球使费瑟斯通队，但是圣徒队很快进行了反击。VERB
(以行动)作出回应，回击，反击
If you reply to something such as an attack with violence or with another action, you do something in response.
例句
Farmers threw eggs and empty bottles at police, who replied with tear gas...农民向**扔鸡蛋和空瓶子，**则以催泪弹回击。The National Salvation Front has already replied to this series of opposition moves with its own demonstrations.民族救亡阵线已经组织了示威，以此回击反对派的一系列活动。英汉词典释义
n.
回答, 答复
My reply may not have been polite, but he asked for it.我的回答也许不太礼貌, 但这是他自找的。反应；报复(行动)
【法律】答辩；驳复
vt. & vi.
回答, 答复
Tom replied that he had finished the work.汤姆回答说他已完成了那项工作。vi.
作答; 回答
He failed to reply.他未作回答。(以行动)做出反应；报复
He replied with a smile.他一笑置之。反响；回响
【法律】(原告对被告)答辩
vt.
回应；作出反应
英英词典释义
Noun
1. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation;
"I waited several days for his answer""he wrote replies to several of his critics"2. the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange;
"he growled his reply"Verb
1. reply or respond to;
"She didn't want to answer""answer the question""We answered that we would accept the invitation"行业词典
体育： 应着；
法律： 答辩；答辩状；
