c. 1300, from Old French respons (Modern French réponse) and directly from Latin responsum "an answer," noun use of neuter past participle of respondere "to respond" (see respond).
权威例句
1. The agency was heavily criticised for its tardy response to the hurricane.
该机构因对飓风反应迟缓,受到严厉批评。
2. I'm depressed by the bovine enthusiasm of the crowd's response.
人群毫无热情的迟钝反应使我感到很沮丧。
3. His response to attacks on his work was chiefly bewilderment.
听到别人对自己工作的指责,他的反应主要是困惑。
4. There has been no response to his remarks from the government.
政府尚未对他的言论作出回应。
5. He said that he was delighted with the public response.