English主要词典
retort
Universal Words
verb, noun
verb to reply quickly to a comment, in an angry, offended or humorous way:
[Vspeech] 'Don't be ridiculous!' Pat retorted angrily. * [Vthat] Sam retorted that it was my fault as much as his.
noun
1 a quick, angry or humorous reply:
She bit back (= stopped herself from making) a sharp retort.
2 a closed bottle with a long narrow bent SPOUT that is used in a LABORATORY for heating chemicals
