riposteとは

語源

From French riposte, taken from Italian risposta, a derivative of the verb rispondere, "to respond".

発音

• (英国発音) IPA^(key): /ɹɪˈpəʊst/
• (米国発音) IPA^(key): /ɹɪˈpoʊst/

名詞

riposte (複数形 ripostes)

1. (fencing) a thrust given in return after parrying an attack.
2. a counter-attack in any combat or any sport
   • 2012 September 7, Dominic Fifield, “England start World Cup campaign with five-goal romp against Moldova”, in The Guardian‎^[1]:

     Some context is required. Moldova were weak at the back and blunt up front, and have failed to score in six matches stretching back to last October, with only hints at English complacency offering them glimpses of summoning a riposte.

3. a quick and usually witty response to a taunt, a retort
4. an answer or reply, rapidly uttered, in response to a question or problem

動詞

riposte (三人称単数 現在形 ripostes, 現在分詞 riposting, 過去形および過去分詞形 riposted)

1. (fencing) to attempt to hit an opponent after parrying an attack.
2. to respond quickly; particularly if the response is humorous.

アナグラム

• Epirots, Prietos, periost, periots, porites, portise, prostie, reposit, ropiest