| 单词 | comeback |
| 释义 | comeback (once / 1641 pages) 1n 2n A comeback is a quick, witty reply. “Your mama” is a lame comeback but a popular one. It's also a return to prominence after a break, like an athlete who retires and then makes a comeback by returning to the sport. If someone insults you, and you say something back that turns the insult around, that's a comeback. Nice job. Another comeback is when someone — especially in entertainment or sports — comes back after being gone. If a popular singer leaves music for a few years and then returns with a hit song, that's a comeback. In the song “Mama Said Knock You Out,” LL Cool J starts by saying, “Don’t call it a comeback, I been here for years!” WORD FAMILYcomeback: comebacks USAGE EXAMPLESBut that delivery method of a bygone era may be in for a comeback under Donald Trump. Seattle Times(Jan 01, 2017) This year’s Rose Bowl will feature a legendary comeback, no matter what happens on the field between USC and Penn State. Los Angeles Times(Jan 01, 2017) But Annacone, who will be commentating on the Australian Open for Tennis Channel, says Federer must "stay patient" in the early stages of his comeback. BBC(Jan 01, 2017) 1 n a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) 2Syn|Hypo|Hyper counter, rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte back talk, backtalk, lip, mouth, sass, sassing an impudent or insolent rejoinder reply, response the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange n return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity Hyper reappearance, return the act of someone appearing again |
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