reply的过去式为replied,reply的基本意思是“回答”“答复”“作答”,主要指用语言文字对问题、指控、辩论、质问、起诉或致意等给予回答,也可指用行动回答,是较为正式的书面用语。
1."That's a nice dress," said Michael. "Thanks," she replied solemnly.
“那件衣服很好看,”迈克尔说。“谢谢,”她严肃地回答。
2.Mary Ann asked him how dinner had been. "The pits," he replied.
玛丽·安问他晚餐怎么样,他回答说:“糟透了。”
3.A taciturn man, he replied to my questions in monosyllables.
他寡言少语,回答我的问题时只是往外蹦单字。
4.Arvo avoided committing himself. "I'm afraid that's not my province," hereplied.
阿尔沃不想作出承诺,“恐怕那不归我管,”他回答说。
5."Yes, Mum," replied Cheryl as she slowly put away her doll.
“是的,妈妈。”谢里尔一边慢慢地收起布娃娃一边回答。
6."Yes," he replied, though it sounded suspiciously like a question.
“是”,他答道,但听起来语气中充满了疑问.
7."I don't know where he is," Hughes replied. "I'm not his keeper."
“我不知道他在哪儿,”休斯回答说。“我又不是他的保姆。”
8.The officer replied in halting German.
这位官员用结结巴巴的德语作答。
9."Forget it," he replied dismissively.
“算了,”他不屑地答道。
10.She replied to a lonely hearts ad.
她回应了一则征友广告。