应
respond; should; agree
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to respond; to answer; to reply
Used when someone responds to a call or summons.
He didn't respond when called; he probably didn't hear.
She responded with a sound from inside the room.
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No one responded; there seems to be no one at home.
He shouted several times, but no one responded.
I called her for a long time before she responded.
verb
to agree; to consent; to promise
Used when agreeing to take on a responsibility or task.
I agreed to take on this matter, so I will be responsible for it.
He finally agreed to my request.
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Mom promised to take me to the park on the weekend.
He readily agreed to take on this project.
I will definitely do what I promised.
noun
a surname
Used when referring to the Chinese surname Ying.
His surname is Ying, and his name is Ying Ming.
Mr. Ying is the manager of our company.
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The surname Ying is not very common in China.
I have a classmate whose surname is Ying.
The Ying family has a long history.
auxiliary verb
should; ought to; must
Used to express obligation or necessity.
We should help people who are in difficulty.
When you find a mistake, you should correct it immediately.
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Students should finish their homework on time.
People should be honest and trustworthy.
You should keep quiet in the library.