介词短语
中文翻译：作为回应
同义词：
['as a reply to', 'in response to']
例句：
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1.She replied with a smile.
她以微笑作答。
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2.He replied that he would be there at the appointed time.
他回答说他会在约定的时间到那里。
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3. The manager replied that the delay was due to unforeseen circumstances.
经理回答说延误是由于不可预见的情况造成的。