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The word "reaction" refers to a response to an event or stimulus, encompassing feelings, actions, or words. It can also mean a movement against prevailing norms or ideas, a chemical or physical change, or a bodily response to a substance or condition. In a political context, it implies opposition to progress or change.
The word "reaction" refers to a response to an event or stimulus, encompassing feelings, actions, or words. It can also mean a movement against prevailing norms or ideas, a chemical or physical change, or a bodily response to a substance or condition. In a political context, it implies opposition to progress or change.
[N-VAR 可变名词]反应;回应;反响 Your reaction to something that has happened or something that you have experienced is what you feel, say, or do because of it.
[usu with supp]
Reaction to the visit is mixed...
对这次访问的反应不一。
The initial reaction of most participants is fear...
多数参与者的最初反应是恐惧。
He was surprised that his answer should have caused such a strong reaction.
他很惊讶自己的回答会引起如此强烈的反响。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]反对;反抗;抵制 A reaction against something is a way of behaving or doing something that is deliberately different from what has been done before.
[N against n]
All new fashion starts out as a reaction against existing convention...
所有新时尚都是从打破现有常规开始的。
Her three years of freedom seemed like a reaction against that childhood.
她那3年的自由仿佛是对孩童时代的反叛。
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[N-SING 单数名词]抵制;抵触 If there is a reaction against something, it becomes unpopular.
[also no det]
Premature moves in this respect might well provoke a reaction against the reform...
在这方面不成熟的举动很可能引发对改革的抵触情绪。
The government response seems to be the result of strong public reaction against the police apathy.
政府的回应似乎是公众强烈抵制警察冷漠执法的结果。
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[N-PLURAL 复数名词]反应力;应变能力 Your reactions are your ability to move quickly in response to something, for example when you are in danger.
[oft poss N]
If his reactions are so slow, he shouldn't be in charge of a bus...
如果他的反应太慢,就不应该开公交汽车。
The sport requires very fast reactions.
这项运动要求极快的反应力。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]保守思想;反动思想Reaction is the belief that the political or social system of your country should not change.
[disapproval]
Thus, he aided reaction and thwarted progress.
因此,他帮助反动派阻挠进步。
...their victory against the forces of reaction and censorship.
他们取得的对保守势力和审查制度的胜利
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](化学)反应,变化 A chemical reaction is a process in which two substances combine together chemically to form another substance.
Ozone is produced by the reaction between oxygen and ultraviolet light...
臭氧由氧气和紫外线发生反应而产生。
Catalysts are materials which greatly speed up chemical reactions.
催化剂是可以大大加速化学反应的物质。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]过敏;不良反应 If you have a reaction to a substance such as a drug, or to something you have touched, you are affected unpleasantly or made ill by it.
[oft adj N to n]
Every year, 5000 people have life-threatening reactions to anaesthetics...
每年有5,000人对麻醉剂产生致命反应。
Common foods which cause this kind of reaction are fish, eggs, and shellfish.
引发这种不良反应的常见食物包括鱼、蛋和贝类。
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re·ac·tion★AWL/riˈækʃn; NAmEriˈækʃn/nounto event/situation 对于事件╱局势1★[countable , uncountable ]reaction(to sb/sth) what you do, say or think as a result of sth that has happened 反应;回应◆What was his reaction to the news?他对这消息有何反应?◆My immediate reactionwas one of shock. 我当即的反应是大吃一惊。◆A spokesman said the changes were not in reaction tothe company's recent losses. 一位发言人说,这些变动不是针对公司最近的损失而作出的反应。◆There has been a mixed reactionto her appointment as director. 对她获任命为主管一事,人们的反应各不相同。◆The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents.这个决定引起了当地居民的愤怒抗议。◆I tried shaking him but there was no reaction.我试着摇了摇他,但他一动不动。change in attitudes 态度的改变2★[countable , usually singular, uncountable ]reaction(against sth) a change in people's attitudes or behaviour caused by disapproval of the attitudes, etc. of the past (对旧观念等的)抗拒◆The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades.传统家庭价值观的恢复是对近几十年来放纵自由的一种改变。to drugs 药物3★[countable , uncountable ]a response by the body, usually a bad one, to a drug, chemical substance, etc. 生理反应;副作用◆to have an allergic reactionto a drug 对某药物有过敏反应to danger 对于危险4★reactions[plural ]the ability to move quickly in response to sth, especially if in danger 反应能力◆a skilled driver with quick reactions反应敏捷的熟练司机science 科学5★[countable , uncountable ]( chemistry 化) a chemical change produced by two or more substances acting on each other 化学反应◆a chemical/nuclear reaction化学╱核反应☞see also
chain reaction
(1 )6[uncountable , countable ]( physics 物) a force shown by sth in response to another force, which is of equal strength and acts in the opposite direction 反作用力against progress 反对发展7[uncountable ]opposition to social or political progress or change 反对;反动;阻碍◆The forces of reaction made change difficult.反动势力使得改革举步维艰。reactionreactionsre·ac·tion/riˈækʃn; NAmEriˈækʃn/
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reactionre‧ac‧tion /riˈækʃən/ ●●●S2W2AWL noun
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1to a situation/event [countable, uncountable] something that you feel or do because of something that has happened or been said → response: What was Jeff’s reaction when you told him about the job?reaction to the government’s reaction to the fuel crisisin reaction to something An emergency fund was set up in reaction to the famine.2moving quickly reactions [plural] your ability to move quickly when something dangerous happens suddenly: a skilled driver with very quick reactions3to food/drugs [countable] if you have a reaction to a drug or to something you have eaten, it makes you illreaction to a reaction to the immunizationhave/suffer a reaction She had a severe allergic reaction to the drug.cause/bring on/trigger a reaction Certain foods are more likely than others to cause allergic reactions.4science [countable, uncountable]a)a chemical change that happens when two or more substances are mixed together: a chemical reaction in the soilb)a physical force that is the result of an equally strong physical force in the opposite direction5change [singular] a change in people’s attitudes, behaviour, fashions etc that happens because they disapprove of the way in which things were done in the pastreaction against a reaction against the traditional values of the nineteenth century6against change [uncountable] formal strong and unreasonable opposition to all social and political changes: The revolutionary movement was crushed by the forces of reaction. →
chain reaction
COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1ADJECTIVES/NOUN + reactionsomebody’s first/initial/immediate reaction· His first reaction was to laugh.somebody’s gut reaction informal (=what they feel or decide immediately, before thinking)· You must trust your gut reactions.somebody’s instinctive reaction (=what they do immediately, before thinking)· Often your instinctive reaction is to blame someone else.a natural reaction· Anger is a natural reaction if you feel undervalued.a knee-jerk reaction (=an immediate reaction that happens without sensible thinking)· Environmentalists have a knee-jerk reaction against any development.an emotional reaction (=showing strong emotion, especially by crying)· I was surprised by her emotional reaction to the news.a positive/favourable reaction (=showing that someone agrees or likes something)· There has been a positive reaction to the campaign.a negative reaction (=showing that someone disagrees or dislikes something)· We are concerned about the negative reaction of some of our customers.mixed reactions (=some positive and some negative reactions)· The book met with mixed reactions.a violent/angry reaction· The artists were surprised by the violent reactions to their work.a delayed reaction (=a reaction that comes some time after an event)· You’re suffering a delayed reaction to the accident.the public reaction (=what the public think about something that happens)· The public reaction was less than encouraging.verbsprovoke/produce/bring a reaction· The decision provoked an angry reaction from the local tourist industry.get a reaction· We didn’t know what kind of reaction we would get.gauge somebody’s reaction (=judge or find out someone’s reaction)· He watched Jane’s face, trying to gauge her reaction.judging by somebody’s reactions· Judging by the audience’s reactions, the show will be a great success.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3adjectivesan allergic reaction· If you develop an allergic reaction to your sunscreen, change it.a bad reaction· She had a bad reaction to the medicine.an adverse reaction formal (=a bad reaction)· The patient died after having an adverse reaction to the drug.a severe reaction· A severe allergic reaction to the drug has killed five Americans.a slight/mild reaction· A spider’s venom usually causes only a slight reaction.verbshave/suffer a reaction· People who eat these products could have an allergic reaction.cause/bring on/trigger a reaction (=make someone ill)· Wheat is one of the foods that are most likely to cause a reaction.THESAURUSreaction someone’s feelings, and how they behave, because of something that has happened or been said: · I was stunned by the news, and my initial reaction was anger.· What was her reaction, when you told her that you were leaving?response what you say or do when someone says or does something to you: · The government’s immediate response was to reject the proposal.· The decision was made in response to requests from local residents.· We are still waiting to see if there is any response.reception a particular type of reaction to someone’s ideas, work etc – used especially in the following phrases: · The plan received warm reception from conference delegates (=they liked it).· The film received a mixed reception and commercially it was not successful (=many people did not like it).· The Association of Chief Police Officers gave the idea a cool reception (=they did not like it very much).· Alford’s views met with a hostile reception (=people were very disapproving).feedback advice, criticism, praise etc that you give to someone, telling them how well they are working: · Our English teacher gave us some feedback on our essays.· The feedback we have had from our customers has all been positive.· negative feedbackbacklash an angry or violent reaction by a group of people to the actions or decisions of others: · There has been a growing backlash against the government from angry voters.· fears of a right-wing backlash
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n.反应,感应;反动,复古;反作用
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