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answer
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural answers
plural answers
Learner's definition of ANSWER
1
[count]
a : something you say or write when someone asks you a question回答；答复
- I asked him a simple question and he gave me a long and confusing answer.我只问了他一个简单问题，他却给了我一个冗长费解的回答。
- I didn't believe her answer.我不相信她的回答。
- They wouldn't give me a straight answer to my question.他们没有直截了当地回答我的问题。
- There will be a question and answer session [=a period of time when people can have their questions answered] following the speech.演讲结束后是现场提问时间。
b : a response to a question that is meant to show whether or not you know something (such as a question asked as part of an exam)答案
- I didn't know the right/correct answer.我不知道正确答案。
- That is the wrong/incorrect answer.那个答案是错误的。
c : the correct response to a question正确答案
- Do you know the answer to this question?你知道这个问题的正确答案吗？
- He knew the answers to only 3 of the 10 questions.这10个问题中他只知道其中3个的正确答案。
- The answers are listed in the back of the book.答案附在书的后面。
2
: something you say or write as a reaction to something someone else has said or done应答；回应
[count]
- I sent a letter of complaint but I never got an answer. [=response]我寄了一封投诉信，但一直没得到回复。
- I finally received an answer [=reply] to my letter.我终于收到了回信。
- When I say something to you I expect an answer. [=response]我跟你说话时，希望你能有反应。
- I called out her name but I got no answer. [=reply]我喊了她一声，但没得到回应。
[noncount]
- In answer [=in response] to your request we are sending a catalog.应你的要求，我们寄去目录一份。
3
[count] : something you do in response to something that has happened : a reaction to something对应；反应— usually singular通常用单数
- I called several times but there was no answer. [=no one answered the phone when I called]我打了几次电话，但一直都没人接。
- I got no answer when I called.我打电话时没有人接。
- I knocked on the door but there was no answer. [=no one opened the door when I knocked on it]我敲了门，但没人开门。
- The company had no answer when its competitors lowered their prices.公司对竞争者的降价行动没做出反应。
- When she called him a liar, his only answer was to walk out.她叫他骗子时，他唯一的反应就是离开。
- Our team had no answer for the other team's strong offense. [=our team could not win because of the other team's strong offense]面对另一球队的强大攻势，我们的球队无能为力。
4
[count] : a solution to a problem : something that makes a bad situation better（问题的）解决办法
- More money is not the answer (to our problems).钱再多也解决不了问题。
- It's a very difficult problem, and I don't know what the answer is.这是个很大的难题，我不知该怎么解决。
- They don't have answers for everything. = They don't have an answer for everything.他们并不是事事都能解决。
- For a tough issue like this there are no easy answers.像这样的棘手问题，目前还没有现成的解决办法。
- He thinks he has/knows all the answers. [=he thinks that he knows the solution to every problem]他自以为是个万事通。
◊ Someone or something that is the answer to (all) your prayers provides you with something that you want or need.所需之人；所需之物
- If you've been wanting to get your schedule organized, this new software is the answer to (all) your prayers.如果你想把计划安排得井井有条，这个新软件正是你所需要的。
- They were desperate to find a good lawyer, and they thought she might be the answer to their prayers.他们急需找一位好律师，并且认为她可能就是他们想要找的人。
5
[count] : something or someone that resembles a well-known or successful thing or person可与之匹敌的人；相当的人；对应物— + to
- The program is television's answer to news magazines. [=the program is similar to a news magazine]这个电视节目与新闻杂志很相似。
2 answer /ˈænsɚ/ Brit /ˈɑːnsə/ verb
answers; answered; answering
2 answer
/ˈænsɚ/ Brit /ˈɑːnsə/
verb
answers; answered; answering
Learner's definition of ANSWER
1
a : to say or write something when someone asks you a question : to give an answer to (a question)回答；回复
[+ object]
- She answered all my questions.她回答了我所有的问题。
- He answered only three of the test questions correctly.他只答对了三道试题。
[no object]
- When the police asked him his name, he refused to answer.警察问他姓名，他拒绝回答。
- She answered correctly/incorrectly.她答对/错了。
b [+ object] : to say or write (something) as a reply回答；回信
- When asked if she would run for office, she answered that she hadn't decided. = When asked if she would run for office, she answered “I haven't decided.”当被问及是否要参选时，她回答说还没决定。
c [+ object] : to reply to (someone) : to say or write something as a response to (someone)回答；应答；回应
- When I ask you a question I expect you to answer me!我向你提问时，希望你能回答我！
- Answer me this: where have you put my money?回答我：你把我的钱放到哪儿去了？
2
a : to write a response to a letter, e-mail message, etc.回信；回复
[no object]
- I sent her a letter asking for her help, but she never answered.我写了封信向她求助，但她一直没有回复。
[+ object]
- She never answered my letter. = She never answered me.她从不给我回信。
b : to pick up (a ringing telephone)接（电话）
[no object]
- The phone rang repeatedly, but no one answered.电话不停地响，但没人接。
[+ object]
- Would somebody please answer the phone?麻烦你们谁去接一下电话好吗？
- answer a phone call接电话
c : to open a door when someone knocks on it应声开门
[no object]
- I knocked on the door but no one answered.我敲了门，但没人开门。
[+ object]
- No one answered the door.没人来开门。
3
: to act in response to (something) : to react to (something) by taking some action回应；回答
[+ object]
- I got the job by answering a “help wanted” ad in the newspaper.我通过报纸上的招工广告得到了这份工作。
- When the war began, thousands of young men answered the call to arms. [=thousands of young men joined the armed forces]战争爆发后，成千上万的年轻人应征入伍。
- He answered her anger with indifference. [=he responded to her anger by acting indifferent]对于她的愤怒他无动于衷。
[no object]
- The home team scored first but the visiting team answered quickly. [=the visiting team also scored soon after the home team scored]主队率先进球得分，但客队很快也回敬一球。
4
[+ object] : to say something in response to (something, such as an accusation) : to defend yourself against (something)辩护；回敬；反驳
- The police chief will appear in court today to answer charges of corruption.警察局长今天将出庭就多项腐败指控进行答辩。
- answer criticism对批评进行反驳
5
[+ object] : to be the same as (something) : to be in agreement with (something, such as a description)与…相符；与…相配 — see also answer to 1 (below)
- The suspect answered [=matched] the description that had been given by the witness.这名嫌疑犯与目击者的描述相符。
6
[+ object] : to be what is needed for (something)适合；符合需要 — see also answer for 1c (below)
- We don't have a sink, but this bucket will answer [=(more commonly) serve] the purpose. [=we can use this bucket as a sink]我们没有水槽，但这个水桶也可以满足需要。
answer back
[phrasal verb] 1
somewhat informal : to reply to someone especially in a rude way顶嘴；回嘴
- impolite children who answer back [=talk back] when their teacher corrects them被老师纠正时跟老师顶嘴的没礼貌的孩子们
2
answer (someone) back : to reply rudely to (someone)）跟（某人）顶嘴
- He became angry when she answered him back.她跟他顶嘴时，他很生气。
answer for
[phrasal verb] 1
answer for (something)
a : to take responsibility for (something)对（某事）负责 : to be responsible for (something)为（某事）承担责任
- I can't answer for their safety. [=I can't promise that they will be safe]我无法保证他们的安全。
- The company will have to answer for any damage done by its employees.对于由员工造成的任何损失，公司都必须承担责任。
- She has a lot to answer for. [=she is responsible for many bad things that have happened]她对很多事情负有责任。
b : to be punished for (something)因（某事）受惩罚
- He must answer for his crimes.他必须为他的罪行受到惩罚。
c US : to be used as (something) : to serve as (something)适合；符合需要 — see also 2answer 6 (above)
- The old bucket answered for a sink. [=the old bucket was used as a sink]这个旧水桶被当作水槽用了。
2
answer for (someone) : to say what someone else thinks : to give the opinion of (someone else)代表…讲话；代表…的意见
- I like the proposal myself, but I can't answer for my boss.我个人喜欢这个提案，但我不能代表我老板的意见。
answer someone's prayers
: to provide what someone hopes or prays for回应祈祷；使如愿以偿
- They hoped that God would answer their prayers and restore their son's health.他们希望上帝能回应他们的祈祷，使他们的儿子康复。
- Their prayers were answered when their son's health was restored.儿子恢复了健康，他们的祈祷得到了回应。
answer to
[phrasal verb] 1
answer to (something) : to be the same as (something) : to be in agreement with (something, such as a description)与…相符；与…相配 — see also 2answer 5 (above)
- The suspect answers to [=answers, matches] the description perfectly.这个嫌疑犯与描述的完全相符。
2
answer to (someone) : to be required to explain your actions to (someone)向（某人）交代对（某人）负责
- He has to answer to a tough boss.他必须给严厉的老板一个交代。
3
answer to a name
◊ If an animal, such as a dog, answers to a name, it responds when it is called by that name.（狗等动物）对…的称呼有反应；叫作；名叫
- This dog answers to the name (of) “Rover.”这只狗名叫Rover。
◊ This phrase is also used to refer to the name used by a person.这一短语也用于指人的名字。
- My uncle's real name is “Edwin,” but he doesn't answer to that name. He prefers to be called “Ed.”我叔叔的真名是埃德温但他不愿别人那样叫他，他更愿意被叫作埃德。
an·swer ˈan(t)-sər 
answered; answering ˈan(t)s-riŋ
ˈan(t)-sə-
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun I asked him a simple question and he gave me a long and confusing answer. I didn't believe her answer. They wouldn't give me a straight answer to my question. I didn't know the right answer. That is the wrong answer. Do you know the answer to this question? He knew the answers to only 3 of the 10 questions. The answers are listed in the back of the book. Verb She answered all my questions. He answered only three of the test questions correctly. When the police asked him his name, he refused to answer. When I ask you a question I expect you to answer me! Answer me this: where have you put my money? I sent her a letter asking for her help, but she never answered. The phone rang repeatedly, but no one answered. Would somebody please answer the phone? I knocked on the door but no one answered. No one answered the door. See More
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oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 There’s probably not a team on the schedule where that answer is yes, but that’s more emphasized when talking about a team whose quarterback is getting his first start and his only elite weapon is a tight end. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 And to me, the answer to that is that the trend in the industry and in the market – the market forces at work – are dictating the changes in our lives and in our businesses. San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 The short answer is no, according to Dr. Schaffner. Julia Ries, SELF, 29 Aug. 2022 The short answer is no, and certainly not the kind of vaccine exclusively used in the U.S. for the past two decades. Peter Weber, The Week, 20 Aug. 2022 The short answer is that he's been charged with similar crimes in separate cases in two federal courts and in two state courts. Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2022 The commanding general of U.S. Space Command gave that neutral answer to a Huntsville space and missile defense symposium Monday when asked about the command’s headquarters moving to the city. Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al, 9 Aug. 2022 The short answer is because the nation’s public health infrastructure has been underfunded for decades. Ky Henderson, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2022 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Even as Gardner is preparing for his rookie season with the New York Jets and Bryant is primed to make his regular-season debut with the Seattle Seahawks, the two still find time to answer Sheppard's phone calls and dispense advice. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 Nevertheless, the question—long before Aaron asked it of me that night in Café Loup—haunted me because, paradoxically, the only true way to answer in the affirmative is to be incapable of answering at all. Ben Lerner, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 Public-health experts have questions to answer about their failures. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Despite returning several pieces from last year's squad, Wallace understands titles aren't won in August and the Tigers have several questions to answer about themselves before anyone looks ahead to the postseason. The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2022 While considering the winning new Hulu comedy This Fool, the hardest question to answer is this: Who is the titular fool? Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2022 That’s kind of a roundabout way to answer your question. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2022 These are the questions nobody in San Francisco can answer, though many have been trying amid a lack of government transparency. Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
The answer isn’t in the weight room or the meeting room. oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 There’s probably not a team on the schedule where that answer is yes, but that’s more emphasized when talking about a team whose quarterback is getting his first start and his only elite weapon is a tight end. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 And to me, the answer to that is that the trend in the industry and in the market – the market forces at work – are dictating the changes in our lives and in our businesses. San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 The short answer is no, according to Dr. Schaffner. Julia Ries, SELF, 29 Aug. 2022 The short answer is no, and certainly not the kind of vaccine exclusively used in the U.S. for the past two decades. Peter Weber, The Week, 20 Aug. 2022 The short answer is that he's been charged with similar crimes in separate cases in two federal courts and in two state courts. Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2022 The commanding general of U.S. Space Command gave that neutral answer to a Huntsville space and missile defense symposium Monday when asked about the command’s headquarters moving to the city. Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al, 9 Aug. 2022 The short answer is because the nation’s public health infrastructure has been underfunded for decades. Ky Henderson, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2022 Verb
Alabama is not known to shy away from big games, while the Longhorns still have a lot of questions to answer. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Even as Gardner is preparing for his rookie season with the New York Jets and Bryant is primed to make his regular-season debut with the Seattle Seahawks, the two still find time to answer Sheppard's phone calls and dispense advice. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 Nevertheless, the question—long before Aaron asked it of me that night in Café Loup—haunted me because, paradoxically, the only true way to answer in the affirmative is to be incapable of answering at all. Ben Lerner, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 Public-health experts have questions to answer about their failures. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Despite returning several pieces from last year's squad, Wallace understands titles aren't won in August and the Tigers have several questions to answer about themselves before anyone looks ahead to the postseason. The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2022 While considering the winning new Hulu comedy This Fool, the hardest question to answer is this: Who is the titular fool? Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2022 That’s kind of a roundabout way to answer your question. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2022 These are the questions nobody in San Francisco can answer, though many have been trying amid a lack of government transparency. Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
Middle English, from Old English andswaru (akin to Old Norse andsvar answer); akin to Old English and- against, swerian to swear — more at ante-
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of answer was before the 12th century Phrases Containing answer
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