react
gb/ɹiˈækt/ us/ɹiˈækt/
A2
Engelsk
~ 3000
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Udsagnsord
A2
action
1
Respond to an action or event
To do or say something because of what just happened or was said.
Brugsmønster:
to react to [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'react' with 'respond', but 'react' often suggests a more immediate, emotional, or physical action.
Synonymer
respond (More general and neutral; can be used for both verbal and non-verbal replies.)
Antonymer
ignore (Means to deliberately not respond to something.)
Ordforbindelser
react quickly
|react angrily
|react positively
|react to criticism
|react under pressure
Temaer
communication
|daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- She reacted angrily to the unfair comment.
- The company reacted quickly to the sudden drop in sales.
- He didn't know how to react when he heard the news.
- The audience reacted with laughter.
- They reacted positively to the new proposal.
Læringseksempler
- I reacted to the loud noise.
- She reacted with a smile.
- They reacted when they saw the dog.
- He reacted to my question.
- We reacted fast when the phone rang.
Udsagnsord
technical
B1
action
2
Undergo chemical change
When a substance changes because it touches another substance.
Brugsmønster:
to react with [substance]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may use 'react' in chemistry without specifying 'with', which is needed to clarify the other substance involved.
Synonymer
combine (In chemistry, 'combine' can mean join together, but it does not always imply a chemical change.)
Antonymer
remain inert (Means not undergoing any chemical reaction.)
Ordforbindelser
react chemically
|react violently
|react with oxygen
|react with acid
Temaer
science
|chemistry
Eksempler
- Sodium reacts violently with water.
- The metal will react with oxygen over time.
- This compound reacts with acids to form salts.
- Hydrogen reacts with oxygen to produce water.
Læringseksempler
- Water reacts with hot metal.
- This powder reacts with water.
- The gas reacts with air.
- Iron reacts with oxygen.
- Salt reacts with some chemicals.
Udsagnsord
B1
action
3
Show emotional response to event
To show feelings because of what happens.
Brugsmønster:
to react [adverb] to [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse this meaning with general 'respond', but here the focus is specifically on emotions shown outwardly.
Synonymer
overreact (Means to respond too strongly or emotionally compared to what is reasonable.)
Antonymer
stay calm (Means not showing strong emotion in response to something.)
Ordforbindelser
react emotionally
|react calmly
|react badly
|react strongly
Temaer
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- She reacted calmly to the bad news.
- He reacted strongly when accused of lying.
- They reacted emotionally to the movie's ending.
Læringseksempler
- I reacted happily to the gift.
- She reacted sadly to the news.
- He reacted angrily to my words.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
react
IPA
GB/ɹiˈækt/
US/ɹiˈækt/
Stavelser og tryk
re - act (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (act)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: react
- 3rd Person Singular: reacts
- Present Participle: reacting
- Past: reacted
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
overreact to
1/ˈoʊvɚɹiˈækt tə/
fixed phrase
Respond too strongly
To act too strongly because of something small or unimportant.
Eksempler
- He overreacted to the small mistake.
- Don't overreact to what she said.
react against
1/ɹiˈækt əɡˈɛnst/
phrasal verb
Oppose in response
To act in a way that shows you are against something because of what happened before.
Eksempler
- Many young people reacted against the strict rules of their parents.
- The voters reacted against the government's policies.
react with shock
1/ɹiˈækt wˈɪθ ʃˈɑk/
fixed phrase
Show surprise and disbelief
To show surprise and that you cannot believe something happened.
Eksempler
- The crowd reacted with shock when they heard the verdict.
- She reacted with shock at the sudden announcement.