riposte 详细解释

riposte

[ri'pəust]

n.机敏的反驳或应答, [剑]挡后回刺
v.还击, 敏锐地反驳

词形变化

动词过去式: riposted | 动词过去分词: riposted | 动词现在分词: riposting | 动词第三人称单数: ripostes |

英英释义

名词 riposte:

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

同义词:rejoinder, retort, return, replication, comeback, counter

(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge

动词 riposte:

make a return thrust

answer back

同义词:retort, come back, repay, return, rejoin

补充

riposteriposte英:[riˈpəust] 美:[rɪˈpost]n.1.还刺,机敏回答vi.1.还刺,尖锐回答

例句

1. Laura glanced at Grace, expecting a cheeky riposte.劳拉瞥了格雷斯一眼, 想着他会厚着脸皮巧妙地反驳一下。 2. The operation is being seen as a swift riposte to the killing of a senior army commander.这次军事行动被看成对一名高级军事指挥官被杀所作出的迅速还击。 3. 'It's tough at the top,' he said. 'It's tougher at the bottom,' riposted the billionaire.“高处不胜寒。”他说。“低处寒更甚。”这位亿万富翁机敏地回应道。 4. The two politicians argued and riposted.这两位政治家你一句我一句地争论。 5. ‘You've got a strange sense of honour, ’Grant riposted.“你有一种奇特的荣誉感”,格兰特机敏地回击道。 6. a witty riposte [=retort]机智的反驳