reciprocate
動詞
UK/rɪˈsɪp.rə.keɪt/
US/rɪˈsɪp.rə.keɪt/
定義 reciprocate 動詞
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)formal(正式)
To respond to an action or feeling by doing something similar or equivalent; to share the same feelings.
回報；酬答；互惠
Unfortunately, the affection I felt for him was not reciprocated.
不幸的是，我對他的感情並沒有得到回報。
We hosted a dinner for them, and a week later, they reciprocated with a similar invitation.
我們為他們舉辦了晚宴，一週後，他們也回請了我們。
The two nations agreed to reciprocate trade concessions to encourage economic cooperation.
兩國同意互惠貿易優惠以促進經濟合作。
- engineering(工程)specialized(專業)
To move back and forth in a straight line; often used to describe the motion of a mechanical component.
（機器部件）往復運動；沿直線來回移動
The pistons in many engines reciprocate.
許多引擎中的活塞會往復運動。
The needle of the sewing machine reciprocates up and down.
縫紉機的針上下往復運動。
Some pumps operate through the reciprocating motion of a piston.
一些泵通過活塞的往復運動來操作。