单词 | riposte |
释义 | riposte /ri pohst"/, n. , v. , riposted, riposting. n. 1. a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke: a brilliant riposte to an insult. 2. Fencing. a quick thrust given after parrying a lunge. v.i. 3. to make a riposte. 4. to reply or retaliate. Also, ripost. [1700-10; < F, var. of risposte prompt answer < It risposta, n. use of fem. ptp. of rispondere to answer < VL *respondere for L respondere; see RESPOND] |
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