a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one);
"it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge
Verb
make a return thrust;
"his opponent riposted"
answer back
例句
用作名词(n.)
There's no rational riposte to that.这并不是什么机锋。
The US delivered an early riposte to the air attack.美国对空袭很快做出了反应。
The parry is the main defensive skills, often followed by the counter-riposte.挡、是主要的防守技术，通常防守中紧跟反还击。
用作动词(v.)
Two rivals stand opposite each other and feint, lunge, parry and riposte until one scores the required number of hits to win.两名对手相对而立，运用做假动作，冲刺，防守和反击等战术，谁率先获得规定点数，谁就获胜。
