Caută
to retort
01
replica, răspunde prompt
to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner
Intransitive: to retort with a remark
Example
When teased about her cooking skills, she retorted, " Well, at least my food wo n't cause a kitchen evacuation! "
Când a fost tachinată pentru abilitățile sale culinare, ea a replicat: "Ei bine, cel puțin mâncarea mea nu va provoca o evacuare a bucătăriei!"
Instead of staying silent, Tom retorted with a clever comeback after being challenged by his colleague.
În loc să rămână tăcut, Tom a replicat cu un răspuns inteligent după ce a fost provocat de colegul său.
Retort
01
răspuns, replică
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
02
retortă, alambic
a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
