respond /rɪˈspɒnd/ CET4 TEM4 ( responding, responded, responds )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I When you respond to something that is done or said, you react to it by doing or saying something yourself. 回应

  例：

  They are likely to respond positively to the president's request for aid.

  他们有可能积极地回应该总统的援助请求。

  例：

  The army responded with gunfire and tear gas.

  军方以炮火和催泪弹回应。

  例：

  "I have no idea," she responded.

  “我不知道，”她回应道。

• 2. 

  V-I When you respond to a need, crisis, or challenge, you take the necessary or appropriate action. 应对

  例：

  This modest group size allows our teachers to respond to the needs of each student.

  这个适中的小组规模使得我们的老师们可以应对每个学生的需要。

• 3. 

  V-I If a patient or their injury or illness is responding to treatment, the treatment is working and they are getting better. 作出反映

  例：

  I'm pleased to say that he is now doing well and responding to treatment.

  我很高兴地说他现在正在顺利恢复，治疗是有效果的。