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retort

英 [rɪ'tɔːt] 美[rɪ'tɔrt]
  • n. 反驳,顶嘴;曲颈瓶
  • vt. 反驳,反击
  • vi. 反驳,回嘴

英英释意


1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one);
"it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
2. a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat