to answer back
01
顶嘴, 回嘴
to respond to a person in authority, such as a parent or teacher, in a manner that is impolite or disrespectful
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
不可分离
小品词
back
基本动词
answer
现在时
answer back
第三人称单数
answers back
现在分词
answering back
一般过去时
answered back
过去分词
answered back
例子
The student was reprimanded for answering back to the teacher when asked to do their homework.
这名学生因在被要求做作业时顶嘴老师而受到训斥。
02
思考后回答, 延迟答复
to respond to a question after some time of thinking or delay
例子
I need more time to think about your proposal; I'll answer back tomorrow with my decision.
我需要更多时间来考虑你的提议；明天我会回复你我的决定。
