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to retort
01
visszavág, élesen válaszol
to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner
Intransitive: to retort with a remark
Példák
Instead of staying silent, Tom retorted with a clever comeback after being challenged by his colleague.
Ahelyett, hogy hallgatott volna, Tom egy okos válasszal válaszolt, miután kollégája kihívta.
Retort
01
a quick, often sharp or witty reply to a question or remark
Példák
The politician 's retort silenced the reporter's accusation.
02
a sealed vessel used for distillation or decomposition of substances by heat
Példák
Retorts are commonly used in laboratories for chemical reactions.
