| 单词 | riposte |
| 释义 | riposte (rɪpɒst , US -poʊst ) Word forms: ripostes , riposting , riposted 1. countable noun A riposte is a quick, clever reply to something that someone has said. [written] Laura glanced at Grace, expecting a cheeky riposte. Synonyms: retort, return, answer, response 2. verb If you riposte, you make a quick, clever response to something someone has said. [written] 'It's tough at the top,' he said. 'It's tougher at the bottom,' riposted the billionaire. [VERB with quote] Synonyms: retort, return, answer, reply 3. countable noun You can refer to an action as a riposte to something when it is a response to that thing. [journalism] The operation is being seen as a swift riposte to the killing of a senior army commander. [+ to] |
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