The act of retorting.

回报；反击。

A quick, witty, or pointed reply to an argument, charge, taunt, or witticism.

机敏之答辩；反驳。

To reply to in a witty or sharp manner.

机敏地回答。

To return or filing back.

顶嘴；反驳。

To make a retort.

反唇；反驳。

A vessel or container made of glass, earthenware, metal, or the like, in which substances are subjected to a high temperature for purposes of distillation or decomposition.

【化】曲颈瓶；蒸馏器。