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
解释不及物动词 vi. 回答,答复[(+to)] They did not reply to our new proposal. 他们对我们的新建议没有作出答复。 He has not yet replied to my question. 他还没有回答我的问题。 2.锛堃孕卸級答复;回击 They replied to the enemy's fire with a barrage. 他们用一阵炮火回击敌人的射击。 3.反响,回应 4.锛堅娑员桓娴目贡顼級进行驳复,答辩 及物动词 vt. 1.答复[+(that)] She replied that she was happy to accept