Laura glanced at Grace, expecting a cheeky riposte.劳拉瞥了格雷斯一眼, 想着他会厚着脸皮巧妙地反驳一下。

The operation is being seen as a swift riposte to the killing of a senior army commander.这次军事行动被看成对一名高级军事指挥官被杀所作出的迅速还击。

'It's tough at the top,' he said. 'It's tougher at the bottom,' riposted the billionaire.“高处不胜寒。”他说。“低处寒更甚。”这位亿万富翁机敏地回应道。