1707, "a quick thrust after parrying a lunge," a fencing term, from French riposte, by dissimilation from risposte (17c.), from Italian risposta "a reply," noun use of fem. past participle of rispondere "to respond," from Latin respondere (see respond). Sense of "sharp retort; quick, sharp reply," is first attested 1865. As a verb, 1851.
双语例句
1. Laura glanced at Grace, expecting a cheeky riposte.
劳拉匆匆瞥了格雷斯一眼，想着他会厚着脸皮巧妙地反驳一下。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The US delivered an early riposte to the air attack.
美国对空袭很快作出了反应。
来自《权威词典》
3. The operation is being seen as a swift riposte to the killing of a senior army commander.
这次军事行动被看作是对一名高级军事指挥官被杀所作出的迅速还击。
来自柯林斯例句
4. The parry is the main defensive skills, often followed by the counter - riposte.
挡、避是主要的防守技术, 通常防守中紧跟反还击.
来自互联网
5. Riposte - Targets immune to disarm effects will now take damage from Riposte.