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A reply is something that you say or write when you answer someone or answer a letter or advertisement.
I called out a challenge, but there was no reply.
我发起了一个挑战,但是没人回应。
He said in reply that the question was unfair.
他回答说这个问题不公平。
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When you reply to something that someone has said or written to you, you say or write an answer to them.
'That's a nice dress,' said Michael. 'Thanks,' she replied solemnly.
“那连衣裙很漂亮,”迈克尔说。“谢谢,”她郑重地回答。
He replied that this was absolutely impossible.
他回答说这绝对不可能。
He never replied to the letters.
他从来都不回信。
If you reply to something such as an attack with violence or with another action, you do something in response.
During a number of violent incidents farmers threw eggs and empty bottles at police, who replied with tear gas.
在多次暴力事件中,农场主们朝警察扔鸡蛋和空瓶子,而警察则以催泪瓦斯回击。