retort in Chinese
retort in Chinese is 反驳 — retort means a sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
retort in Chinese
反驳
Pronounced: fǎn bó
To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
What does "retort" mean?
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noun A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
"Her retort left him speechless."
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verb To answer sharply or wittily, especially by turning the original remark back on the speaker.
""I could say the same about you," she retorted."
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noun A long-necked glass flask used in chemistry, or a sealed vessel used in industry for heating materials at high temperatures.
"The chemist heated the mixture in a glass retort."
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retort in a sentence
- Her retort left him speechless.
- "At least I have a job," was his quick retort.
- "I could say the same about you," she retorted.
- He retorted that it was none of her business.
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What is "retort" in Chinese?
"retort" in Chinese is 反驳. retort means: A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
How do you pronounce 反驳?
"retort" in Chinese is 反驳, pronounced "fǎn bó".
How do you use "retort" in a sentence?
Example: "Her retort left him speechless." In Chinese, "retort" is 反驳.
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