国外杂志大部分是免费投稿的，返回的意见也是非常详细的不论是否接收。分四种情况而论：

1. Accept
I am pleased to inform you that your paper "Title" has been accepted for publication in "Journal". Below are comments from the editor and reviewers. ....

2. Revise
The reviewers have commented on your above paper. They indicated that it is not acceptable for publication in its present form.
However, if you feel that you can suitably address the reviewers' comments (included below), I invite you to revise and resubmit your manuscript. Please carefully address the issues raised in the comments.

3. Tentatively reject
An expert reviewer has commented on your above paper.  Overall s/he appears to be rather negative about the paper. However,
s/he provided comments which might improve the paper. I am willing to consider a substantially revised version of the paper
that addresses the reviewer's comments. No assurance of eventual acceptance can be given at this time and I may ask
additional reviewers to referee the revised version.

4. Reject
Your joint article with some one "Title", which is submitted to "Journal", has been considered for publication by one of our
editors, and by a referee. You will find attached the referee's report on your work.The pressure for space in our journal is
currently very high, and we can only accept outstanding contributions.For this reason, and in view of the referee's report,
the Editorial Board regrets to inform you that your paper cannot be published in "Journal".