Level 4 · word 5,603 of 20,000
retort
/rɪˈtɔːrt/
American
- v. 反驳, 回嘴
- n. 反驳, 蒸馏器
- Definition
- v. to reply quickly and sharply, often in anger
- n. a quick sharp reply, or a container used for distilling liquids
- Example
- She had a quick retort ready whenever someone teased her.
- 每当有人取笑她，她总能立刻反唇相讥。