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riposte

/ɹɪˈpəʊst/ /ɹɪˈpoʊst/

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noun

还击，反击

A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.

Examples :

"After blocking her brother's playful jab, she delivered a quick riposte to his stomach with a tickle. "

挡开哥哥闹着玩的轻推后，她立刻笑着挠他肚子，作为快速的还击。

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noun

反击，回击。

A counter-attack in any combat or any sport

Examples :

"After Mark's critical comment, Sarah's riposte was a witty joke that made everyone laugh. "

在马克尖锐的评论之后，莎拉的回击是一个巧妙的玩笑，引得大家哄堂大笑。

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noun

反驳，回击，妙语。

A quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort

Examples :

"After my brother teased me about my messy room, my riposte was that his car looked like a garbage truck. "

我弟弟取笑我房间乱，我立刻回敬他说他的车看起来像垃圾车。

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noun

反驳，机敏的回答。

An answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem

Examples :

"When the teacher asked who hadn't done their homework, Sarah's quick riposte was, "The dog ate it!" "

当老师问谁没做作业时，莎拉立刻机敏地反驳说：“作业被狗吃了！”

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verb

还击，反击。

To attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.

Examples :

"After blocking her brother's playful jab with a pillow, she riposted with a swift counter-attack, sending him tumbling off the couch. "

挡开哥哥用枕头轻轻一击后，她迅速反击，一下子把他打下了沙发。

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verb

反驳，机智地回答.

To respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

Examples :

"When her brother teased her about her messy room, she didn't get angry; instead, she riposted with a witty comment about his equally messy car. "

当她哥哥取笑她房间乱的时候，她并没有生气，而是立刻反驳了一句，机智地评论了他那同样乱糟糟的车。

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