結果・効果N2

〜に応えて、〜に応え

in response to... / answering... (expectations, requests)

Structure

N + に応えて/に応え

Explanation

Indicates acting in response to expectations, requests or appeals. Attached to nouns; common collocations: 期待に応える, 要望に応える, 呼びかけに応える.

Examples

観客の期待に応えて、素晴らしい演奏を披露した。

In response to the audience's expectations, they gave a wonderful performance.

多くの要望に応え、営業時間を延長することにした。

In response to many requests, we decided to extend business hours.

Note

Unlike に応じて (according to), に応えて means in response to expectations or requests.

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