“respond”作为动词,基本意思是“回应;回答;作出反应”,其常见用法包括“respond to sth.(对……作出回应)”“respond that...(回答说……)”等,在不同语境中可根据需要灵活使用。
“respond”主要用作动词,核心含义是针对某种刺激、情况、问题或请求等做出反应、回答或回应。它强调的是一种互动性的行为,即一方给出信息、行动等,另一方对此给予反馈。
1、 respond to sth.
含义:对……作出回应,这里的“sth.”可以是具体的事物,如问题、请求、号召等,也可以是抽象的概念,如情绪、变化等。
例句:
The government responded to the public's demand for better healthcare by increasing funding.(政府对公众要求改善医疗保健的需求作出了回应,增加了资金投入。)
She didn't know how to respond to his sudden confession.(她不知道该如何回应他突然的表白。)
The plant responds well to sunlight and water.(这种植物对阳光和水反应良好。)
2、 respond that...
含义:回答说……,用于引出某人针对问题或情况所给出的具体回答内容。
例句:
When asked about his future plans, he responded that he would focus on his studies.(当被问及他的未来计划时,他回答说他将专注于学业。)
The teacher responded that the students had done a great job.(老师回答说学生们做得很好。)
3、 respond with...
含义:以……作出回应,强调回应的方式或内容。
例句:
She responded with a warm smile.(她以一个温暖的微笑作出回应。)
The company responded with a new advertising campaign.(公司以一场新的广告宣传活动作出回应。)
4、 respond by doing sth.
含义:通过做……来回应,说明回应的具体行动。
例句:
He responded by offering to help.(他通过主动提出帮忙来回应。)
The team responded by scoring two goals in quick succession.(球队通过迅速连续打进两球来回应。)