respondent

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1 formalANSWER/REPLY someone who answers questions, especially in a survey 〔尤指调查中〕回答问题的人

Only 62 percent of respondents said they were satisfied.

回复调查的人中只有62%表示满意。

2. lawSCL someone who has to defend their own case in a law court, especially in a divorce case 〔尤指离婚案的〕被告

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respondent• Only 17. 3 percent of 420 respondents reported that a long vacation recharges them.• The application must be served on all respondents at least three days before the first directions appointment or hearing.• In July, 16 % of respondents said lack of skilled labour was likely to limit output.• About 30% of respondents were under 21,36% were 21-30, and 34% over 30; 52% were female.• This research builds on an earlier survey based on a postal questionnaire by following up some of the respondents to the questionnaire.• In replying to this question, the respondents were not directed in any way to select political characteristics.• In each country a sample of about one thousand respondents was interviewed regarding many aspects of their individual political beliefs and actions.

From Longman Business Dictionary

respondentre·spon·dent /rɪˈspɒndəntrɪˈspɑːn-/ noun [countableC] formal

1someone who replies to an advertisement or set of questions

Only 2.7% of the survey respondents said they had plans to buy a home in the next six months.

2LAW someone who defends themselves in a law case

Without admitting the allegations, the respondents agreed with the court’s finding that the firm failed to maintain the minimum capital required.

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