early 15c., "making answer," from Middle French responsif and directly from Late Latin responsivus "answering," from Latin respons-, past participle stem of respondere (see respond). Meaning "responding to influence or action" is from 1762. Related: Responsively; responsiveness.
雙語例句
1. Burke's sentiments undoubtedly struck a responsive chord in Parliament.
伯克的觀點無疑引起了議會的積極回應。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Three months before birth babies are already responsive to sound.
在出生前3個月，胎兒就已經對聲音有反應了。
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3. Harriet was an easy, responsive little girl.
哈麗雅特是一個隨和機靈的小女孩。
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4. Firms have to be responsive to consumer demand.
公司必須對顧客的需求作出積極反應。
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5. The company is highly responsive to changes in demand.