상대방의 행동이나 호의에 대해 비슷한 행동으로 보답하거나 답례하다.
To respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one in return.
예문:
"After they hosted us for a week, we felt a strong need to reciprocate their hospitality."
"I would like to reciprocate your kindness by helping you with your project."
상대방이 느끼는 것과 같은 감정이나 애정을 똑같이 느끼거나 화답하다.
To feel the same emotion or affection for someone that they feel for you.
예문:
"It is painful to love someone deeply when those feelings are not reciprocated."
"She was relieved to find that her admiration for him was fully reciprocated."
기계 부품 등이 일직선상에서 앞뒤로 반복하여 왕복 운동을 하다.
To move backward and forward in a straight line, especially of a machine part.
예문:
"The internal pistons reciprocate at high speeds to drive the engine's crankshaft."
"A reciprocating saw uses a straight blade that moves back and forth rapidly."