Retort
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British pronunciation/ɹɪtˈɔːt/
American pronunciation/ˈɹiˌtɔɹt/

"retort"的定义和意义

to retort
01

反驳, 顶嘴

to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner
Intransitive: to retort with a remark
to retort definition and meaning
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When teased about her cooking skills, she retorted, " Well, at least my food wo n't cause a kitchen evacuation! "
当被调侃她的厨艺时,她反驳道:“好吧,至少我的食物不会导致厨房撤离!”
Instead of staying silent, Tom retorted with a clever comeback after being challenged by his colleague.
在同事的挑战下,汤姆没有保持沉默,而是机智地反驳。
Retort
01

反驳, 回击

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
02

蒸馏器, 坩埚

a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
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