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响应
xiǎngyìng
Description
"响应"的意思是听到别人的号召或请求以后，做出回答或行动来支持。
"响应" means to respond or take action in support after hearing someone's call or request.
我们常说"响应号召"，也可以说电脑对指令的"响应"。
We often say "响应号召" (respond to a call), and also refer to a computer's "响应" to commands.
Meanings
响应xiǎngyìng
to respond to; to answer a call or appeal
很多人响应了这个活动。
Many people responded to this event.
响应xiǎngyìng
response; reaction (e.g. of a system)
这个网站的响应很快。
The website responds quickly.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
响 (sound, echo) + 应 (respond), literally 'to echo back'.
- Nuance
响应 implies supporting a call or appeal; 回应 is a more neutral 'reply'.
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