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answer BrE /ˈɑːnsə(r)/
NAmE /ˈæn-/► SEE ALLthe answer to sb’s prayersnot take no for an answera dusty answer
●the ˌanswer to sb’s ˈprayersa thing or a person that sb has waited for or wanted for a long time 祈祷的结果；盼望已久的东西（或人）；梦寐以求的东西◆If you’ve been looking for a good quality fleece at a reasonable price, this one could be the answer to your prayers.
如果你想买一件价钱合理、质量上乘的抓绒衣，这一件可能会合你的心意。●not take ˌno for an ˈanswerrefuse to accept that sb does not want sth, will not do sth, etc. 非让人答应不可；不许某人拒绝◆You’re coming and I won’t take no for an answer!
你一定要来，不来我可不答应！●a dusty ˈanswer (old-fashioned, BrE) an unhelpful or a sharp response to a request or question （对要求或问题）一无所用的回答，严厉的回复◆When I asked the company what their policy was on this matter, I received a very dusty answer.我问这家公司对这件事采取什么政策，结果对方戗了我一句。 |