Шукати
to retort
01
заперечити, швидко відповісти
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! "
During the argument, Sarah retorted with a pointed remark that left her opponent momentarily speechless.
Instead of staying silent, Tom retorted with a clever comeback after being challenged by his colleague.
Retort
01
репліка, відповідь
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
02
реторта, перегінна колба
a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
Приклад
When teased about her cooking skills, she retorted, "Well, at least my food won't cause a kitchen evacuation!"
During the argument, Sarah retorted with a pointed remark that left her opponent momentarily speechless.
Instead of staying silent, Tom retorted with a clever comeback after being challenged by his colleague.
Upon hearing the criticism, he retorted, "Well, maybe if you paid attention, you'd understand."
She retorted angrily when accused of lying, "How dare you suggest such a thing!"
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