retorted

v.反驳；回嘴；反击

n.反驳；顶嘴

The analysts could retort only that the geometric proofs were clumsy and inelegant. 分析学家只能回嘴说几何的证明是笨拙而不优美的。

'Don't be ridiculous!' Pat retorted angrily. “别荒唐了！”帕特生气地回答道。

Her roommate's retort made her angry. 她同屋的反驳使她生气。

Chueh-min thought he was making a crushing retort. 觉民提出了这个他自己以为是很有力的反驳。

She appeared to enjoy a bold retort. 这种大胆的顶嘴，她似乎觉得很有趣。