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responsive

gb/ɹɪspˈɑnsɪv/ us/ɹɪspˈɑnsɪv/
B2 英语
~ 6500
义项
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adjective B2 property
1

Reacting quickly and helpfully

Reacting quickly and in a helpful way when someone asks for something or when things change.

用法模式： [someone/something] is responsive to [something]
常见错误：
Learners often confuse "responsive" with "responsible." "Responsive" means reacting quickly or paying attention to needs, while "responsible" means having a duty or being the person who must do something. For example, "She is responsive to customers" (she reacts quickly and helps) vs. "She is responsible for customers" (it is her job to take care of customers).
近义词
attentive (Focuses more on careful listening and watching than on speed of reaction.) | receptive (Emphasizes being open to ideas or suggestions rather than actively reacting.) | reactive (Slightly more technical or neutral; may not include the positive, helpful tone of "responsive.") | helpful (Highlights willingness to help but does not always suggest quick reaction.)
反义词
unresponsive (Does not react or reply, especially when a reaction is expected.) | indifferent (Shows no interest or concern, not caring how to respond.) | slow (Takes a long time to react or answer.)
搭配
responsive to customer needs |highly responsive |fast and responsive |responsive to feedback |responsive government |responsive leadership
主题
communication |business |daily life |work
例句
  • The company is very responsive to customer complaints and usually replies within a day.
  • We need a government that is more responsive to the needs of ordinary people.
  • Our IT team has been extremely responsive whenever we report a problem.
  • The teacher was responsive to students’ questions and changed the lesson plan when they looked confused.
  • The audience was highly responsive, laughing and clapping at all the right moments.
学习者例句
  • My boss is very responsive and answers my emails quickly.
  • This hotel is responsive to guests’ problems and fixes them fast.
  • Good managers are responsive to workers’ ideas.
  • The website support team was responsive when I asked for help.
  • Parents should be responsive to their children’s needs.
adjective technical B2 property
2

Computer reacting quickly to input

Describes a computer, phone, or app that answers to clicks, taps, or commands very fast and smoothly.

用法模式： [software/device/interface] is responsive
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think "responsive" here means "responsible." In technology, it always refers to speed and quality of reaction, not to duty or blame.
近义词
snappy (Informal; suggests a very quick, pleasant feeling when using software or devices.) | fast (General word for speed; does not specifically mean it reacts well to user actions.) | lag-free (Informal/technical; emphasizes lack of delay but not overall quality of response.)
反义词
laggy (Informal/technical; describes software or devices that react slowly and with delays.) | sluggish (Suggests the system is slow and heavy to respond to input.) | unresponsive (Indicates the interface is not reacting at all or has frozen.)
搭配
responsive interface |responsive controls |fast and responsive |highly responsive system |responsive app |responsive user experience
主题
technology |computing |business
例句
  • The new update makes the app much more responsive on older phones.
  • Gamers need a highly responsive keyboard and mouse for competitive play.
  • The touchscreen is very responsive, even when your fingers are slightly wet.
  • After we upgraded the server, the website finally felt responsive again.
  • A responsive user interface keeps people engaged and reduces frustration.
学习者例句
  • This phone is very responsive when I touch the screen.
  • The old computer is slow and not very responsive.
  • I like apps that are responsive and do not freeze.
  • After the repair, my laptop became more responsive.
  • The game is not responsive, so it is hard to play.
adjective technical B2 property
3

Adapting website layout to screens

Describes a website design that changes shape and size so it looks good on phones, tablets, and computers.

用法模式： responsive [website/layout/design]
常见错误：
Learners may think "responsive" here only means "fast," but in web design it mainly means the layout changes to fit different screen sizes.
近义词
adaptive (Technical; focuses on changing to fit different conditions, not always specifically about screen size.) | mobile-friendly (Everyday term; emphasizes that a site works well on phones, but not all mobile-friendly sites are fully responsive.)
反义词
fixed-width (Technical; describes layouts that do not change size and therefore do not adapt to different screens.) | non-responsive (Technical; used in web design to say that a site does not adapt to screen size.)
搭配
responsive design |responsive website |responsive layout |fully responsive |responsive theme |responsive template
主题
technology |computing |business
例句
  • We hired a designer to rebuild our site with a fully responsive layout.
  • Responsive design ensures that your website looks good on phones, tablets, and large monitors.
  • The client requested a simple, responsive landing page for their new app.
  • Our old site wasn’t responsive, so mobile users had to zoom in to read anything.
  • Most modern WordPress themes are responsive by default.
学习者例句
  • This is a responsive website, so it looks good on my phone.
  • The company wants a responsive design for its new homepage.
  • A responsive layout changes when the screen is small.
  • We need a responsive theme for our blog.
  • Modern web pages are usually responsive.
adjective technical B2 property
4

Reacting to treatment or stimulus

Used when a person or illness shows a clear change, usually better, after a treatment or when something causes a reaction.

用法模式： [patient/condition] is responsive to [treatment/stimulus]
近义词
sensitive (Often used about being easily affected by a drug or stimulus; may or may not be positive.) | reactive (Technical; indicates that a system or organism reacts, without implying improvement.)
反义词
unresponsive (Shows little or no reaction to treatment or stimulus.) | resistant (Especially in medicine; the condition does not improve because it resists the drug or therapy.) | refractory (Technical/medical; describes a disease that does not respond to standard treatment.)
搭配
responsive to treatment |poorly responsive |highly responsive |clinically responsive |responsive tumor |responsive patient
主题
medicine |science |health
例句
  • The patient was not responsive to the initial course of antibiotics.
  • Children tend to be more responsive to this type of therapy than adults.
  • Her depression has been highly responsive to the new medication.
  • The tumor is only partially responsive to chemotherapy.
  • In the experiment, the cells were responsive to light but not to heat.
学习者例句
  • The cancer was not responsive to the drug.
  • He is responsive to this kind of treatment.
  • The doctor said my body is responsive to the new medicine.
  • The disease was very responsive to early care.
  • Some patients are more responsive to this therapy than others.
adjective formal C1 property
5

Directly answering legal point

In legal or very formal writing, clearly and directly answering the point or question that was asked.

用法模式： responsive [pleading/answer/brief]
近义词
direct (General; means clear and straightforward, but not limited to legal contexts.) | relevant (Focuses on being connected to the issue, but not necessarily on clearly answering it.)
反义词
non-responsive (Legal/formal; fails to answer the specific question or claim that was made.) | evasive (Avoids giving a clear answer to the point raised.)
搭配
responsive pleading |responsive answer |not responsive to the question |fully responsive |responsive brief
主题
law |business |communication
例句
  • The judge ruled that the defendant’s answer was not responsive to the complaint.
  • Counsel, please make sure your response is responsive to the question I asked.
  • Her email was detailed and fully responsive to all of our concerns.
  • The witness’s remarks were largely non-responsive and had to be struck from the record.
  • We must file a responsive pleading within thirty days.
学习者例句
  • The lawyer’s letter was not responsive to my question.
  • Please give a short, responsive answer in the meeting.
  • His reply was fully responsive to the client’s concerns.
  • The judge asked for a responsive statement from the company.
  • Her comment was not responsive, so the lawyer asked again.
语法
词典原形
responsive
IPA
GB/ɹɪspˈɑnsɪv/
US/ɹɪspˈɑnsɪv/
音节与重音
re - spons - ive （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (spons)
词形变化
Adjective
  • Base: responsive
词族
Core family
respond verb A2 response noun A2 responsiveness noun
Related words
responder noun respondent noun B2 responsively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unresponsive adjective unresponsiveness noun
相关表达

be responsive to [something]

1
/bˈi ɹɪspˈɑnsɪv tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

React quickly and helpfully

To answer, react, or change quickly and in a helpful way when something happens or when someone needs something.

例句
  • Good leaders are responsive to feedback from their teams.
  • The school needs to be responsive to the needs of all students.
  • Our customer service team is very responsive to online reviews.

responsive to change

1
/ɹɪspˈɑnsɪv tə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

Able to adapt to change

Able to notice and react to changes quickly, often by adapting or improving.

例句
  • Successful companies are responsive to change in the market.
  • We want a team that is flexible and responsive to change.
  • Modern organizations must be responsive to change to stay competitive.

responsive to customer needs

1
/ɹɪspˈɑnsɪv tə kˈʌstəmɚ nˈidz/
fixed phrase

Quickly meeting customer needs

Able and willing to notice what customers need and act quickly to help them.

例句
  • The company is known for being responsive to customer needs.
  • To succeed, you must stay responsive to customer needs and preferences.
  • We redesigned our service to be more responsive to customer needs.

responsive to treatment

1
/ɹɪspˈɑnsɪv tə tɹˈitmənt/
fixed phrase technical

Improving with medical treatment

Showing clear signs of getting better after receiving medical treatment.

例句
  • The infection was highly responsive to treatment.
  • If the cancer is not responsive to treatment, we will consider other options.
  • Most patients are responsive to treatment in the early stages of the disease.

responsive web design

1
/ɹɪspˈɑnsɪv wˈɛb dɪzˈaɪn/
fixed phrase technical

Web design that adapts to screens

A method of making websites so that the page changes shape and size to look good on phones, tablets, and computers.

例句
  • We specialize in responsive web design for small businesses.
  • Responsive web design has become the industry standard.
  • They hired an agency to create a new site using responsive web design.
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