reply

Word family verbreplynounreplier

re·ply1 /rɪˈplaɪ/ W2 verb (replied, replying, replies)

1 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]ANSWER/REPLY to answer someone by saying or writing something 回答，答复

I asked Clive where he was going, but he didn’t reply.

我问克莱夫到哪儿去，但他没有回答。

Sorry it took me so long to reply.

抱歉，我过了这么久才回复。

‘Did you see Simon today?’ ‘Of course, ’ Nathalie replied with a smile.

“你今天见到西蒙了吗？”“当然啦。”纳萨莉笑着答道。

reply to

Has Ian replied to your letter yet?

伊恩给你回信了吗？

reply that

Mills replied that he was staying at his parents’ flat.

米尔斯回答说他住在父母的公寓里。

► see thesaurus at answer

Reply is used especially in written English. In everyday English, people usually say answer: reply 尤用于英语书面语。在日常英语中，人们一般用 answer

You haven’t replied to my question. → You haven’t answered my question. 你还没有回答我的问题。

2 [intransitiveI]REACT to react to an action by doing something else 回应

reply (to something) with something

The rebel troops replied to government threats with increased violence.

叛军用更激烈的暴力活动来回应政府的威胁。

5reply by doing sth

The British replied by sending in troops.

英国以出兵作为回应。

Examples from the Corpus

reply• "I'm so sorry, " he replied.• No, not in 20 years, he replied.• "Of course, " Nathalie replied.• Thanks to all the readers who replied, and thanks for the nice things that you very often said.• I replied at once to say that I should be in London shortly and suggested a meeting on Thursday, 14 May.• I waited for Smith to reply, but he said nothing.• Oliver tried to reply, but he was too weak to speak.• I wonder whether the others would have replied had I suddenly become famous!• One-eyed Odin replied that in his own experience the giants were a tough lot.• We asked Jane to help, but she replied that she was too busy.• Becky hasn't replied to our invitation, so I assume she isn't coming.• The jailers refused to reply to the prisoners' questions about where they were being taken.• I apologise for the delay in replying to you.• I wrote to Franca three weeks ago but she hasn't replied yet.

reply to• We have still not received any replies to our letters.• Has anyone replied to your ad in the paper?

reply (to something) with something• Norman Fowler made hurried notes to his speech in reply.• We will then send you a reply paid label with a reference number.• Rebel troops replied with increased violence.• Begin your reply positively with the word yes, and then go on to describe the most relevant experience you have.

reply2 S3 W3 noun (plural replies) [countableC]

1 ANSWER/REPLYREACTsomething that is said, written, or done as a way of replying 回答，答复；回函；回应 SYN answer

I tried calling, but there was no reply.

我试着打电话去，但没有人接。

reply to

We still haven’t received a reply to our letter.

我们的信还没有得到回音。

Stephen made no reply.

斯蒂芬没有回答。

Reply is used especially in written English. In everyday English, people usually say answer: reply 尤用于英语书面语。在日常英语中，人们一般用 answer

I tried calling but there was no answer.

我试着打电话去，但没有人接。

2 in reply (to something) formalANSWER/REPLY as a way of replying to something 答复（某事）

I am writing in reply to your letter of 1st June.

6月1日的来信收悉，现答复如下。

Examples from the Corpus

in reply (to something)• Alderley Edge side Icicals scored 186-6 when they visited Burnage, the home side managed 163-9 in reply.• But Bakker in reply says cartilage is in fact better for absorbing shocks and for building up hydrostatic pressure.• Red-faced, the judge stormed off the bench and slammed the door to his chambers in reply.• I grinned in reply, pretending I liked the exercise.• As it happens there was a Koo in reply.• He had expressed a similar thought to a neurologist friend of his once, to receive an alarmed look in reply.• He makes no record of his own sentiments at this point; nor of what he said in reply.• However, it would be unrealistic to do so in replying to the debate.• The renewed violence was in reply to continued government pressure on the rebels.• I am writing in reply to your letter dated May 12.

3. without reply British EnglishBrEDS if a sports team gets a number of points or goals without reply, their opponents do not score 〔运动队得了分〕没有失分

Examples from the Corpus

reply• We advertised for a secretary in the local paper and got 24 replies.• "I'm just borrowing your black dress, OK?" said Maxine, without waiting for a reply.• I wrote to them three weeks ago and I haven't had a reply back yet.• Dr Kleinert murmured a reply, but I couldn't hear what it was.• It is usual to send a formal reply to a wedding invitation.• Her reply was an almost audible sigh of relief.• Books were published in reply and arguments advanced in favour of young women.• Without waiting for my reply she picks up the paper, tosses it on to the floor, and sits down.• He gave no reply, just stood there, his back to them, his head tilted backwards and upwards.• Illingworth frowned but made no reply.• There is the possibility of no reply from overseas.• There was no reply, but I assumed it was being taken care of.• Railway officials say it isn't their fault - which is their standard reply to customers' complaints.• Their replies were quite consistent: it meant being responsible and accountable, having power, and being in control.

made no reply• Aitkins frowned but made no reply.• Illingworth frowned but made no reply.• The Combined Chiefs made no reply, and for Eisenhower, military considerations remained paramount.• Fiver made no reply and Hazel paused in perplexity.• He heard the words the Curator was saying but he made no reply.• Jonadab, however, made no reply.• The other rabbit made no reply, but his look was not that of an enemy.• I greeted Minna, but she made no reply.

From Longman Business Dictionary

replyre·ply1 /rɪˈplaɪ/ verb (past tensepst and past participlepp replied) [intransitiveI, transitiveT]

to answer someone, in writing or in speech

reply that

Asked about the bank’s operations, the chairman replied that the record speaks for itself.

reply to somebody/something

Our aim is to reply to all letters within 10 working days.

replyreply2 noun (plural replies) [countableC]

1a written or spoken answer

The Exchange said it had received a satisfactory reply from the bank.

We await your reply.

2letter of reply a letter answering one that has been received

I received the standard letter of reply in response to my complaints.

3in reply to formal a way of starting a letter that answers one that has been received

In reply to your letter of 24 Jan, I am sorry to hear our product has not met our usual high standards.

4reply paid envelope British EnglishBrE an envelope for which the cost of posting has already been paid POSTAGE PAID ENVELOPESYN AmE business reply envelope

Use the enclosed reply-paid envelope (no stamp needed).

Origin reply1

(1300-1400) Old French replier “to fold again”, from Latin replicare, from plicare “to fold”

词汇	reply
释义	reply Word family verbreplynounreplier re·ply1 /rɪˈplaɪ/ ●●● W2 verb (replied, replying, replies) 1 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]ANSWER/REPLY to answer someone by saying or writing something 回答，答复 I asked Clive where he was going, but he didn’t reply. 我问克莱夫到哪儿去，但他没有回答。 Sorry it took me so long to reply. 抱歉，我过了这么久才回复。 ‘Did you see Simon today?’ ‘Of course, ’ Nathalie replied with a smile. “你今天见到西蒙了吗？”“当然啦。”纳萨莉笑着答道。 reply to Has Ian replied to your letter yet? 伊恩给你回信了吗？ reply that Mills replied that he was staying at his parents’ flat. 米尔斯回答说他住在父母的公寓里。 ► see thesaurus at answer Register Reply is used especially in written English. In everyday English, people usually say answer: reply 尤用于英语书面语。在日常英语中，人们一般用 answer You haven’t replied to my question. → You haven’t answered my question. 你还没有回答我的问题。 2 [intransitiveI]REACT to react to an action by doing something else 回应 reply (to something) with something The rebel troops replied to government threats with increased violence. 叛军用更激烈的暴力活动来回应政府的威胁。 5reply by doing sth The British replied by sending in troops. 英国以出兵作为回应。 Examples from the Corpus reply• "I'm so sorry, " he replied.• No, not in 20 years, he replied.• "Of course, " Nathalie replied.• Thanks to all the readers who replied, and thanks for the nice things that you very often said.• I replied at once to say that I should be in London shortly and suggested a meeting on Thursday, 14 May.• I waited for Smith to reply, but he said nothing.• Oliver tried to reply, but he was too weak to speak.• I wonder whether the others would have replied had I suddenly become famous!• One-eyed Odin replied that in his own experience the giants were a tough lot.• We asked Jane to help, but she replied that she was too busy.• Becky hasn't replied to our invitation, so I assume she isn't coming.• The jailers refused to reply to the prisoners' questions about where they were being taken.• I apologise for the delay in replying to you.• I wrote to Franca three weeks ago but she hasn't replied yet. reply to• We have still not received any replies to our letters.• Has anyone replied to your ad in the paper? reply (to something) with something• Norman Fowler made hurried notes to his speech in reply.• We will then send you a reply paid label with a reference number.• Rebel troops replied with increased violence.• Begin your reply positively with the word yes, and then go on to describe the most relevant experience you have. reply2 ●●● S3 W3 noun (plural replies) [countableC] 1 ANSWER/REPLYREACTsomething that is said, written, or done as a way of replying 回答，答复；回函；回应 SYN answer I tried calling, but there was no reply. 我试着打电话去，但没有人接。 reply to We still haven’t received a reply to our letter. 我们的信还没有得到回音。 Stephen made no reply. 斯蒂芬没有回答。 Register Reply is used especially in written English. In everyday English, people usually say answer: reply 尤用于英语书面语。在日常英语中，人们一般用 answer I tried calling but there was no answer. 我试着打电话去，但没有人接。 2 in reply (to something) formalANSWER/REPLY as a way of replying to something 答复（某事） I am writing in reply to your letter of 1st June. 6月1日的来信收悉，现答复如下。 Examples from the Corpus in reply (to something)• Alderley Edge side Icicals scored 186-6 when they visited Burnage, the home side managed 163-9 in reply.• But Bakker in reply says cartilage is in fact better for absorbing shocks and for building up hydrostatic pressure.• Red-faced, the judge stormed off the bench and slammed the door to his chambers in reply.• I grinned in reply, pretending I liked the exercise.• As it happens there was a Koo in reply.• He had expressed a similar thought to a neurologist friend of his once, to receive an alarmed look in reply.• He makes no record of his own sentiments at this point; nor of what he said in reply.• However, it would be unrealistic to do so in replying to the debate.• The renewed violence was in reply to continued government pressure on the rebels.• I am writing in reply to your letter dated May 12. 3. without reply British EnglishBrEDS if a sports team gets a number of points or goals without reply, their opponents do not score 〔运动队得了分〕没有失分 Examples from the Corpus reply• We advertised for a secretary in the local paper and got 24 replies.• "I'm just borrowing your black dress, OK?" said Maxine, without waiting for a reply.• I wrote to them three weeks ago and I haven't had a reply back yet.• Dr Kleinert murmured a reply, but I couldn't hear what it was.• It is usual to send a formal reply to a wedding invitation.• Her reply was an almost audible sigh of relief.• Books were published in reply and arguments advanced in favour of young women.• Without waiting for my reply she picks up the paper, tosses it on to the floor, and sits down.• He gave no reply, just stood there, his back to them, his head tilted backwards and upwards.• Illingworth frowned but made no reply.• There is the possibility of no reply from overseas.• There was no reply, but I assumed it was being taken care of.• Railway officials say it isn't their fault - which is their standard reply to customers' complaints.• Their replies were quite consistent: it meant being responsible and accountable, having power, and being in control. made no reply• Aitkins frowned but made no reply.• Illingworth frowned but made no reply.• The Combined Chiefs made no reply, and for Eisenhower, military considerations remained paramount.• Fiver made no reply and Hazel paused in perplexity.• He heard the words the Curator was saying but he made no reply.• Jonadab, however, made no reply.• The other rabbit made no reply, but his look was not that of an enemy.• I greeted Minna, but she made no reply. From Longman Business Dictionary replyre·ply1 /rɪˈplaɪ/ verb (past tensepst and past participlepp replied) [intransitiveI, transitiveT] to answer someone, in writing or in speech reply that Asked about the bank’s operations, the chairman replied that the record speaks for itself. reply to somebody/something Our aim is to reply to all letters within 10 working days. replyreply2 noun (plural replies) [countableC] 1a written or spoken answer The Exchange said it had received a satisfactory reply from the bank. We await your reply. 2letter of reply a letter answering one that has been received I received the standard letter of reply in response to my complaints. 3in reply to formal a way of starting a letter that answers one that has been received In reply to your letter of 24 Jan, I am sorry to hear our product has not met our usual high standards. 4reply paid envelope British EnglishBrE an envelope for which the cost of posting has already been paid POSTAGE PAID ENVELOPESYN AmE business reply envelope Use the enclosed reply-paid envelope (no stamp needed). Origin reply1 (1300-1400) Old French replier “to fold again”, from Latin replicare, from plicare “to fold”
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