backtalk

['bæktɔk]
  • n. （美）顶嘴；[通信] 工作联络电话
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英文词源

backtalk (n.)
also back-talk, "impertinent retort," 1858, originally often used in literary attempts at low Irish idiom, from back (adj.) + talk (n.).

双语例句

1. Henry was livid. He wasn't used to backtalk from the board.
亨利怒形于色.他不习惯董事会对他顶撞.

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