"verbal retort," 1889, from come + back (adj.). Meaning "recovery, return to former position or condition after retirement or loss" is attested from 1908, American English.
双语例句
1. Sixties singing star Petula Clark is making a comeback.
60年代的歌星佩杜拉·克拉克复出了。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Romance is making a comeback. Reality is out.
浪漫主义正重新流行起来，而现实主义过时了。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Tight fitting T-shirts are making a comeback.
紧身T恤再度流行起来。
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4. an ageing pop star trying to stage a comeback
试图重返歌坛的已经上了年纪的流行音乐歌星
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5. It is perhaps no surprise to see another 60s singing star attempting a comeback.
