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answer

noun
 OPAL S
/ˈɑːnsə(r)/
/ˈænsər/
Idioms
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  1.  
     something that you say, write or do to react to a question or situation答复；回答
    • I rang the bell, but there was no answer.我按了门铃，但没有人应门。
    • Can't you give me a definitive answer?你不能给我一个明确的答案吗？
    • The short answer is no.简短的回答是否定的。
    • The simple answer is that we don't know.简单的回答就是我们不知道。
    • a question and answer session一次问答课
    • answer to something I can't easily give an answer to your question.你的问题我难以回答。
    • Have you had an answer to your letter?你那封信有回音没有？
    • She had no answer to the accusations.她对控告无以为答。
    • in answer to something As if in answer to our prayers, she offered to lend us £10 000.好像祈祷很灵验似的，她提出借给我们 1 万英镑。
    • answer from somebody You're not going to get an answer from me!我不会给你答案的！
    • answer as to something The report does not provide answers as to why the tragedy occurred.该报告没有提供悲剧发生原因的答案。
    Which Word? answer / replyanswer / replyverbs
    • Answer and reply are the most common verbs used for speaking or writing as a reaction to a question, letter, etc.answer 和 reply 为口语或书面语中表示回答问题、复信等最通用的动词。
    • Note that you answer a person, question or letter, not answer to them, but you reply to somebody or something:表示回答或回复时，answer 后不用 to，宾语可以是人，也可以是问题或信，而 reply 后要用 to：
      • I’m writing to answer your questions特此函复贵方提问。
      • I’m writing to reply to your questions.特此函覆贵方提问。
      • I’m writing to answer to your questions.
    • Answer can be used with or without an object:
      • I haven’t answered her email yet.我还没有回复她的电邮。
      • I knocked on the door but nobody answered.我敲了门，但无人应答。
      Reply is often used with the actual words spoken:reply 常带直接引语：
      • ‘I won’t let you down,’ he replied.“我不会让你失望的。”他回答说。
    • Respond is less common and more formal:respond 较少用，且较正式：
      • The directors were unwilling to respond to questions.董事们不愿意回答问题。
    • You can only answer a door or a phone.
    see also rejoin2, retort, get back to somebodyNouns名词
    • Note the phrases in answer to and in reply to:注意 in answer to 和 in reply to 的用法：
      • I’m writing in answer to your letter.特此函覆。
    see also response, rejoinder, retort
    Extra Examples
    • He left without waiting to hear her answer.他没有等到听她回答，就走了。
    • He was clearly expecting a different answer.他显然在期待不同的答复。
    • I cannot give you a definite answer just yet.我现在还不能给你明确的答复。
    • I expect a straight answer to a straight question.我问得直率，希望答得坦诚。
    • I struggled to formulate an answer.我字斟句酌地回答。
    • I complained to the water company and received a very dusty answer.我向自来水公司投诉，却得到了一个令人非常不满意的答覆。
    • I think you can guess the answer—they won't lend us the money.我想你能猜到答案 － 他们不会借钱给我们。
    • I want some answers before I agree to anything.不管什么事情，我都需要得到一定的答复才能同意。
    • Please give her your answer, so she can make the necessary arrangements.请给她答复，以便她作必要的安排。
    • She repeated her question, but he offered no answer.她重复了一遍问题，但他没有回答。
    • The answer came in a postcard she sent from Devon.答案在她从德文寄来的明信片中。
    • The question deserves a proper answer.这个问题应该好好回答一下。
    • The short answer to your query is that he has acted completely illegally.对于你的询问，简略回答就是他的行为完全违法。
    • We can provide answers to any questions you may have about the system.你对该系统的任何疑问，我们都能给予答复。
    • In answer to your question—yes, I have seen him before.回答你的问题——是的，我以前见过他。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • brief
    • one-word
    • quick
    • …
    verb + answer
    • get
    • have
    • receive
    • …
    answer + verb
    • come
    preposition
    • in answer to
    • answer to
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  2.  
     something that you write or say in reply to a question in a test, an exam, an exercise, etc.; the correct reply to a question in a test, etc.（试题、练习等的）答案，正确答案
    • the correct/right answer正确的答案
    • Write your answers on the sheet provided.在所发的答题纸上写下答案。
    • Do you know the answer (= the right one) to question 12?你知道第 12 题的正确答案吗？
    • The answers are at the back of the book.答案在书的最后几页。
    Extra Examples
    • The sender of the first correct answer to be drawn will receive £100.第一个被抽中并答对的参加者将获得100英镑。
    • It's not worth guessing the answer, as you may lose marks.不值得猜答案，因为你可能会丢分。
    • Please print the answers to questions 1 and 2.请打印出第 1 题和第 2 题的答案。
    • The students are allowed to use textbooks to find the right answer.学生可以查看课本以找到正确答案。
    • This part of the exam requires a written answer.这部份考题需要书面作答。
    • the short-answer section of the test试题的简答部份
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    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • acceptable
    • appropriate
    • correct
    • …
    verb + answer
    • give
    • submit
    • guess
    • …
    preposition
    • answer to
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  3.  
     a solution to a problem（问题的）解决办法，答案
    • There is no easy answer.没有容易的解决办法。
    • The answer is simple.答案很简单。
    • answer to something This could be the answer to all our problems.这可能就是我们全部问题的解决办法。
    • There are more questions than answers on the issue of our ageing population.关于我国人口老龄化问题，问题多于答案。
    • This may not be the answer for everyone. 这可能不是每个人的答案。
    • She has spent her life looking for answers.她一生都在寻找答案。
    • The obvious answer would be to cancel the party.明摆着的解决方法是取消聚会。
    • The answer lies in a combination of factors.答案就在各个因素的综合作用中。
    Extra Examples
    • The answer came to him in a flash.他突然想出了解决方法。
    • We are aware of this problem, but we do not have the answer.我们意识到这个问题，但是没有解决办法。
    • If you really want to save time, this machine will provide the answer.如果你真的想节省时间，这台机器就能帮你。
    • We have arrived at an answer which we hope will satisfy everyone.我们已经找到解决方法，希望大家都能满意。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • easy
    • instant
    • pat
    • …
    verb + answer
    • have
    • know
    • look for
    • …
    answer + verb
    • come to somebody
    • depend on something
    • lie in something
    • …
    preposition
    • answer to
    phrases
    • have all the answers
    • know all the answers
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  4. answer to something a person or thing from one place that may be thought to be as good as a famous person or thing from another place足以媲美的人；堪称相当的事物
    • The new theme park will be Britain's answer to Disneyland.英国新的主题乐园可与迪士尼乐园媲美。
    More Like This Silent lettersSilent letters
    5. Word OriginOld English andswaru (noun), andswarian (verb), of Germanic origin; from a base shared by swear.
Idioms
have/know all the answers
  1. (informal, often disapproving) to be confident that you know something, especially when you actually do not（自以为）全懂，什么都精通
    • He thinks he knows all the answers.他自以为什么都知道。
not take no for an answer
  1. to refuse to accept that somebody does not want something, will not do something, etc.非让人接受（或听从）
    • You're coming and I won't take no for an answer!你一定要来，不来可不行！

answer

verb
 OPAL S
/ˈɑːnsə(r)/
/ˈænsər/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they answer
/ˈɑːnsə(r)/
/ˈænsər/
he / she / it answers
/ˈɑːnsəz/
/ˈænsərz/
past simple answered
/ˈɑːnsəd/
/ˈænsərd/
past participle answered
/ˈɑːnsəd/
/ˈænsərd/
-ing form answering
/ˈɑːnsərɪŋ/
/ˈænsərɪŋ/
Idioms Phrasal Verbs
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  1.  
     [intransitive, transitive] to say, write or do something as a reaction to a question or situation答复；回答 synonym reply
    • I repeated the question, but she didn't answer.我把问题重复了一遍，但是她仍没有回答。
    • Please answer honestly.请诚实回答。
    • She answered in the affirmative (= said yes).她作出了肯定的答复。
    • answer something You haven't answered my question.你没有回答我的问题。
    • All you have to do is correctly answer the following questions about geography. 你所要做的就是正确回答以下关于地理的问题。
    • to answer a letter/an email回复信件/电子邮件
    • to answer the phone 接电话
    • to answer the door (= to open the door when somebody knocks/rings)应门（铃）声开门
    • We are grateful to all those people who answered our call for help with fundraising.我们感谢所有响应我们号召帮助筹款的人。
    • My prayers have been answered (= I have got what I wanted).我的祈祷应验了。
    • He refused to answer the charges against him.他拒绝就对他的指控进行答辩。
    • answer somebody Come on, answer me! Where were you?快点，回答我！你到哪儿去了？
    • He answered me with a smile.他对我报以微笑。
    • + speech ‘I'd prefer to walk,’ she answered.“我宁愿步行。” 她答道。
    • answer somebody + speech ‘I'd prefer to walk,’ she answered him.“我宁愿步行。” 她回答他道。
    • answer that… She answered that she would prefer to walk.她回答说她宁愿步行。
    • answer somebody that… Bill answered me that he thought it was a good idea.比尔回答我说他认为这是个好主意。
    • answer somebody something Answer me this: how did they know we were here?回答我这个问题：他们怎么知道我们在这儿？
    Which Word? answer / replyanswer / replyverbs
    • Answer and reply are the most common verbs used for speaking or writing as a reaction to a question, letter, etc.answer 和 reply 为口语或书面语中表示回答问题、复信等最通用的动词。
    • Note that you answer a person, question or letter, not answer to them, but you reply to somebody or something:表示回答或回复时，answer 后不用 to，宾语可以是人，也可以是问题或信，而 reply 后要用 to：
      • I’m writing to answer your questions特此函复贵方提问。
      • I’m writing to reply to your questions.特此函覆贵方提问。
      • I’m writing to answer to your questions.
    • Answer can be used with or without an object:
      • I haven’t answered her email yet.我还没有回复她的电邮。
      • I knocked on the door but nobody answered.我敲了门，但无人应答。
      Reply is often used with the actual words spoken:reply 常带直接引语：
      • ‘I won’t let you down,’ he replied.“我不会让你失望的。”他回答说。
    • Respond is less common and more formal:respond 较少用，且较正式：
      • The directors were unwilling to respond to questions.董事们不愿意回答问题。
    • You can only answer a door or a phone.
    see also rejoin2, retort, get back to somebodyNouns名词
    • Note the phrases in answer to and in reply to:注意 in answer to 和 in reply to 的用法：
      • I’m writing in answer to your letter.特此函覆。
    see also response, rejoinder, retort
    Extra Examples
    • He answered as truthfully as he could.他尽可能如实回答。
    • What he told me does not fully answer the question of what his motives were.他对我说的话并没有完全回答他的动机是什么这个问题。
    • She answered simply, ‘No.’她简单地回答说：“不。”
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • affirmatively
    • in the affirmative
    • in the negative
    • …
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  2. [transitive] answer something/somebody to defend yourself against a charge or criticism针对指控或批评为自己辩护
    • He was summoned before the council to answer charges of treason.他被召集到议会对叛国罪的指控进行答辩。
    • With this new album she has answered her critics and shown her true quality.凭借这张新专辑，她回应了她的批评，展示了她的真实品质。
  3. [transitive] answer something (formal) to be suitable for something; to match something适合；符合；比得上；相配
    • Does this answer your requirements?这个符合你的要求吗？
    • Volunteer teachers definitely answer a need in the region.志愿教师肯定能满足该地区的需求。
    4. Word OriginOld English andswaru (noun), andswarian (verb), of Germanic origin; from a base shared by swear.
Idioms
answer/fit/match a description (of somebody/something)
  1. to be like a particular person or thing与描述的…相像
    • A child answering the description of the missing boy was found safe and well in London yesterday.昨天在伦敦发现了一个与失踪男孩情况相符的孩子，安然无恙。
    • We're all looking for quick, healthy meals, and pasta this fits this description.我们都在寻找快速、健康的食物，这种面食符合这种描述。
    Extra Examples
    • A man fitting your description was seen entering the building.有人看到一名跟你的描述相吻合的男子走进大楼。
    • I realized to my horror that the description of the killer could fit me.我惊恐地意识到，所描述的凶手特征竟然跟我一样。
    • Police have arrested two men matching the descriptions of the robbers.警察已拘捕两名男子，这两人符合对抢劫者的描述。
answer to the name of something
  1. (especially of a pet animal尤指宠物) to be called something名叫；叫作
    • The dog was an ugly brute, answering to the name of Spike.这只狗是一只丑陋的野兽，名叫斯派克。

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