retort

US /rɪˈtɔːrt/
UK /rɪˈtɔːrt/
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反驳, 回嘴, 妙语

a sharp, quick, and witty reply to a remark or accusation

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She delivered a scathing retort to his rude comment.
她对他的无礼评论进行了尖刻的反驳。
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His quick retort left everyone speechless.
他敏捷的反驳让所有人都无言以对。
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反驳, 回嘴, 顶嘴

to say something sharp, quick, and witty in reply

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"I'm not stupid!" he retorted angrily.
“我不是笨蛋！”他愤怒地反驳道。
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She was quick to retort to his accusations.
她很快就反驳了他的指控。
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