1640s, "quick remark," from French repartie "an answering blow or thrust" (originally a fencing term), noun use of fem. past participle of Old French repartir "to reply promptly, start out again," from re- "back" (see re-) + partir "to part, depart, start" (see part (n.)). In 17c. often spelled reparty (see -ee). Meaning "a series of sharp rejoinders exchanged" is from 1680s.
雙語例句
1. He is very sharp, a quick thinker and swift with repartee.
他非常機敏，反應很快，并且能說會道。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He was acclaimed for his acerbic wit and repartee.
他以一針見血的妙語巧辯而備受好評。
來自柯林斯例句
3. She was good at repartee.
她善于機智地應答。
來自柯林斯例句
4. This diplomat possessed an excellent gift for repartee.
這位外交官具有卓越的應對才能.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. He was a brilliant debater and his gift of repartee was celebrated.