reply
vi.1. 回答,答覆[(+to)]They did not reply to our new proposal.他們對我們的新建議沒有作出答覆。He has not yet replied to my question.他還沒有回答我的問題。2. (以行動)答覆;回擊They replied to the enemy's fire with a barrage.他們用一陣砲火回擊敵人的射擊。3. 反響,回應4. (原告對被告的抗辯)進行駁覆,答辯
vt.1. 答覆[+(that)]She replied that she was happy to accept our invitation.她答覆說她很高興接受我們的邀請。I did not know what to reply.我不知道怎麼回答好。n.1. 回答,答覆[C][(+to)]What did you say in reply to her request?在答覆她的請求時你是怎麼說的?
return
vi.1. 回,返回,歸[(+to/from)]She did not return home till eleven o'clock.她十一點鐘才回家。2. 重新發生;回復,恢復[(+to)]The situation has returned to normal in the capital.首都的局勢已恢復正常。3. 歸還,退回[(+to)]4. 回答;反駁vt.1. 還,歸還;送回[(+to)][O1]Have you returned the novel to the library?那本小說你還給圖書館了嗎?2. 回答,回報;報答We decided to return blow for blow.我們決定以牙還牙。3. 選舉,選出[(+to)]4. 【律】(陪審團)正式宣佈(裁決)5. 獲得,產生(利潤等)The performance returned $2,000 over expenses.這場演出除去開支贏餘二千元。6. 報告;申報7. 反射(光,聲等)8. 回答說;反駁道n.1. 回,歸,返回[C][U][(+from/to)]On his return he reported his findings to the committee.他一回來就向委員會報告調查結果。2. 還,歸還[U]3. 回答;報答[U][C]He expected no return when he decided to give us full support.他決定全力支持我們時並無圖報之意。4. 回復;復發;恢復;再現[U][C]She had a return of the heart attacks.她心臟病又發作了。5. 收益,利潤;利息[P1]6. 報告書;申報;報表[C]7. 【英】來回票[C]8. 退貨[P]
come back
ph.1. 回來She came back two hours later.她二小時後回來了。2. 記起It's suddenly come back to him where he saw her last.他突然記起上次看到她的地方。3. 恢復原狀;重新流行Short skirts are coming back.
短裙子又開始流行了。
refer
vt.1. 把...歸因(於),認為...起源(於)[(+to)]He referred all his troubles to bad luck.他將他的一切麻煩都歸因於運氣不好。2. 把...歸類(於),把...歸屬(於)[(+to)]Botanists refer this flower to the rose family.植物學家將這花歸入薔薇科。3. 將...提交,交付[(+to)]We referred the proposal to the board of directors.我們把這一建議提交董事會處理。4. 指點,使求助於[(+to)]The doctor referred the patient to a specialist.這位醫生把病人轉介紹給專門醫生診治。vi.1. 論及,談到,提及[(+to)]In his speech, he referred to the Bible several times.他在演說中好幾次提到聖經。I knew the lady was referring to Bill when she spoke of a bright young lad.當這位太太說起一個聰明小伙子時,我知道她指的是比爾。2. 查閱,參考;查詢,打聽[(+to)]Please refer to the last page of the book for answers.尋找答案,請查閱書的最後一頁。3. 涉及,有關[(+to)]The rule refers only to special cases.這條規則只涉及一些特殊的情況。
speak
vi.1. 說話,講話He wanted to speak to me.他想和我說話。2. 談話,談論I have not spoken to him on this subject yet.我還沒有和他談這件事。3. 發表演說,陳述意見It was the first time that I spoke in public.這是我第一次在公共場合發言。4. 發出信號5. 顯示,傳達Actions speak louder than words.行動勝於言辭。6. (樂器,槍等)響起;(狗等)吠叫7. 保持友好交往They are no longer speaking after the quarrel.他們爭吵後不再交往。8. 有吸引力9. 提要求,請願vt.1. 說(話);說出Miss Li speaks good English.李小姐英語講得很好。I'm sure he's speaking the truth.我相信他講的是真話。2. 陳述,表達3. (眼神等)顯示Her face spoke disappointment.她的臉色顯示出失望。4. 跟...談話5. (鐘聲等)宣告6. 背誦(臺詞)The actress spoke only three lines in the first act.在第一幕中這位女演員只有三行臺詞。7. (用旗語等)與...聯絡
rinp up (no need to add "to")
ph.1. 打電話
call back
ph.1. 收回I think we'd better call back the statement.我認為我們最好取消聲明。2. 回電Tell Tom to call me back this evening.告訴湯姆今天晚上給我回電。
wait
vi.1. 等,等待[(+for)][+to-v]Dodge is waiting to have a word with you.道奇正等著和你說話。We're waiting for the bus.我們在等公車。They waited for Owen's arrival.他們等待歐恩的到來。2. 延緩處理;耽擱That matter can wait.那件事可以暫時擱置一下。3. (常用進行式)已準備好[(+for)]Your dinner is waiting.你的晚餐已經做好了。4. 服侍,伺候[(+on/upon/at)]We must get enough people to wait upon the guests.我們要找足夠的人來招待客人。The old man has no one to wait on him.那個老人沒有人服侍。vt.1. 等待(機會等)He held her hand and waited the answer.他握著她的手等待回答。2. 【口】(為...)延後(用餐等)[(+for)]Don't wait supper for me.別等我吃晚飯。n.[S]1. 等待2. 等待的時間