retort
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ˈri
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tort
ˌtɔrt
tawrt
/ɹɪtˈɔːt/

Definição e significado de "retort"em inglês

to retort
01

retrucar, replicar

to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner
Intransitive: to retort with a remark
to retort definition and meaning
Exemplos
During the argument, Sarah retorted with a pointed remark that left her opponent momentarily speechless.
Durante a discussão, Sarah retrucou com um comentário afiado que deixou seu oponente momentaneamente sem palavras.
01

réplica, resposta rápida

a quick, often sharp or witty reply to a question or remark
Exemplos
The teacher 's retort corrected the student without embarrassing him.
A réplica do professor corrigiu o aluno sem constrangê-lo.
02

retorta, alambique

a sealed vessel used for distillation or decomposition of substances by heat
Exemplos
Ancient alchemists used retorts made of glass or clay.
Os antigos alquimistas usavam retortas de vidro ou argila.
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