How do you use "answer" in a sentence?

I don't know the answer to that question. She didn't answer my email for three days. Could you answer the door? I think someone's knocking.

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Q: What does "answer" mean?

A response to a question; to reply or respond to someone 'Answer' as a noun is a reply to a question or the solution to a problem. As a verb, it means to respond verbally or in writing, or to react to something (like answering the door or phone). 'Answer to' someone means to be accountable to them.

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Significado: A response to a question; to reply or respond to someone

答案，回答；回复，回应

respuesta; responder, contestar

答え、返事；答える、応答する

대답, 답변; 대답하다, 응답하다

'Answer' as a noun is a reply to a question or the solution to a problem. As a verb, it means to respond verbally or in writing, or to react to something (like answering the door or phone). 'Answer to' someone means to be accountable to them.

「answer」作为名词是对问题的回答或问题的解决方案。作为动词，意为口头或书面回应，或对某事做出反应（如开门或接电话）。「answer to」某人意为对其负责。

«Answer» como sustantivo es una respuesta a una pregunta o la solución a un problema. Como verbo, significa responder verbalmente o por escrito, o reaccionar ante algo (como abrir la puerta o contestar el teléfono). «Answer to» alguien significa ser responsable ante esa persona.

「answer」は名詞として質問への返答や問題の解決策です。動詞として、口頭または書面で応答する、または何かに反応する（ドアを開ける、電話に出るなど）ことを意味します。「answer to」誰かは、その人に対して責任があることを意味します。

'Answer'는 명사로 질문에 대한 답변이나 문제의 해결책을 뜻합니다. 동사로는 구두 또는 서면으로 응답하거나, 문이나 전화에 응하는 것을 의미합니다. 'Answer to' 누군가는 그 사람에게 책임을 진다는 뜻입니다.

Ejemplos

I don't know the answer to that question.
我不知道那个问题的答案。
No sé la respuesta a esa pregunta.
その質問の答えがわかりません。
그 질문에 대한 답을 모르겠습니다.
She didn't answer my email for three days.
她三天都没有回复我的邮件。
No contestó mi correo electrónico durante tres días.
彼女は3日間私のメールに返信しませんでした。
그녀는 3일 동안 제 이메일에 답장하지 않았습니다.
Could you answer the door? I think someone's knocking.
你能去开门吗？好像有人在敲门。
¿Podrías abrir la puerta? Creo que alguien está llamando.
ドアを開けてもらえますか？誰かがノックしているようです。
문 좀 열어주시겠어요? 누가 노크하는 것 같아요.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old English 'andswaru' meaning 'a reply', from 'and-' (against) + 'swaru' (affirmation, oath). Literally a 'sworn statement in response' — originally a legal term for a formal reply to a charge. Related to 'swear'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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