retort

用尖锐或机智的话回应评论或指责。

To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.

在蒸馏器中加热。

To heat in a retort.

做出反驳原始论点的评论；返回论点、指责、责难或无礼。

To make a remark which reverses an argument upon its originator; to return, as an argument, accusation, censure, or incivility.

弯曲或反转。

To bend or curve back.

反驳

answer back

反射；回响；反射。

To throw back; to reverberate; to reflect.