英和和英

名詞

back answer (複数形 back answers)

1. A sharp reply given to someone.
   • 1901, William Henley, Bus-driver:

     He’s called The General from the brazen craft
     And dash with which he sneaks a bit of road
     And all its fares; challenged, or chafed, or chaffed,
     Back-answers of the newest he’ll explode;