answerthe answer to sb’s prayers1.■a thing or a person that sb has waited for or wanted for a long time 祈祷的结果；盼望已久的东西﹙或人﹚；梦寐以求的东西:If you’ve been looking for a good quality fleece at a reasonable price, this one could be the answer to your prayers.如果你想买一件价钱合理、质量上乘的羊毛大衣，这一件可能正合你的心意。not take no for an answer2.■refuse to accept that sb does not want sth, will not do sth, etc. 非让人接受；不许某人拒绝:You’re coming and I won’t take no for an answer! 你一定要来，不来我可不答应。3.■a dusty answer 另见dusty