riposte

• 名词，指对话中迅速、机敏或诙谐的回答；也指击剑中成功格挡对方进攻后的反击。

A noun referring to a quick, sharp, or witty reply in conversation, or a counterattack in fencing made after successfully parrying an opponent's lunge.

1. Quick witty replyC1formal

   A swift, clever, and often critical response to a comment or question.

   机智的反驳

   • Her sharp riposte silenced the entire room.
   • He delivered a perfect riposte to the critic's accusation.
   • The politician's riposte was both witty and devastating.

   同义词answercomebackquiprejoinderreparteereplyretortsallywisecrack

2. Fencing counterattackC1formalsport

   In fencing, an attack made immediately after successfully blocking the opponent's lunge.

   击剑中的反击

   • The fencer executed a flawless riposte to win the point.
   • His quick riposte caught his opponent off guard.
   • She practiced the riposte drill for hours before the competition.

   同义词counterattackreplyreturn

• 动词，指迅速、机智或尖锐地回应，尤指在谈话或辩论中。

A verb meaning to make a quick, witty, or sharp reply, especially in a conversation or debate.

1. Make a quick, witty replyC1formal

   To respond quickly and cleverly, especially to a criticism or insult.

   巧妙反驳

   • She riposted with a sharp comment about his hypocrisy.
   • He riposted instantly, leaving his opponent speechless.
   • The politician riposted to the accusation with a clever analogy.

   同义词counterquiprejoinretort

2. Make a return thrust in fencingC2formal

   To make a quick thrust after parrying an opponent's lunge.

   还击刺

   • The fencer riposted perfectly, scoring a point.
   • He riposted with a swift, precise movement.
   • She riposted before her opponent could recover.