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
2.the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange;
he growled his reply
1.reply or respond to;
She didn't want to answer
解釋不及物動詞 vi. 回答,答復(fù)[(+to)] They did not reply to our new proposal. 他們對我們的新建議沒有作出答復(fù)。 He has not yet replied to my question. 他還沒有回答我的問題。 2.錛堃孕卸級答復(fù);回?fù)?They replied to the enemy's fire with a barrage. 他們用一陣炮火回?fù)魯橙说纳鋼簟?3.反響,回應(yīng) 4.錛堅娑員桓嫻目貢頊級進(jìn)行駁復(fù),答辯 及物動詞 vt. 1.答復(fù)[+(that)] She replied that she was happy to accept