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English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'answer'

2025/3/12
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BBC Learning English: 本期节目探讨了与'answer'搭配使用的动词。'answer'可以指对问题或难题的回应，表达方式有很多种。知道答案意味着你拥有信息或解决方案，例如'She always has the answers to my questions'。寻找答案则意味着你在尝试解决某个问题，例如'I'm looking for the answer to my leaking roof'。此外，我们还可以强烈要求得到答案，'I've demanded an answer from you'，或者给出答案作为回应，'Now you have the answer!'。总而言之，'answer'的用法灵活多样，取决于语境和表达的侧重点。我们可以用多种动词来表达寻找、拥有、要求或给出答案，例如'have', 'know', 'look for', 'seek', 'demand', 'give'等等。理解这些动词的细微差别，有助于更准确地表达意思，提升英语表达能力。

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You're listening to bbclearningenglish.com. Which verbs go with the word answer? Let's find the answer. An answer is a response to a question or a problem, and there are many ways we can talk about it. If you have or know the answers, it means you possess the information or solution.

She always has the answers to my questions. I don't know the answer to that yet, but I'll look into it for you. You might be looking for or seeking answers when you're trying to find a solution to something. Then you might find the answers you're looking for. I'm looking for the answer to my leaking roof. I found the answer. I'm going to put some silicone tape over the hole.

If you need a response urgently from someone, you might demand an answer. You make a strong request for an answer. Then, a person might give you an answer. They respond with information or a solution. I've demanded an answer from you. Now you have to give it. Which verbs go with 'answer'? Now you have the answer! BBC Learning English