用作及物动词
▲S+～+n./pron.
He retorted the invective on her.他用恶言讽刺还击她。
▲S+～+that-clause
He retorted that it was all my fault.他反驳说全是我的错。
▲引出直接引语
“Don't be ridiculous!” Pat retorted angrily.“别荒唐了！”帕特生气地回答道。

His retort was acid.他的反驳非常尖刻。