riposte
/rɪˈpɔst; rɪ`post/ n
1 quick verbal reply or retort, esp to criticism 迅速的回答或反驳（尤指对於批评）
a witty riposte 巧妙的回答.
2 (in fencing) quick return thrust after parrying （剑术）挡开对方的剑後迅速还刺.
riposte / rɪˈpɔst; rɪ`post/ v [I, Ipr]
~ (with sth) deliver a riposte 还刺; 还击.