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остроумный ответ (She had planned a witty rejoinder but the sight of him standing in front of her, so arrogantly beautiful, stoked the fires of her temper.’); находчивый ответ; ответ (особ. короткий и остроумный; шуточная отговорка • I was so taken aback I was quite unable to think of a suitably clever rejoinder. • `I'm not sure I want to be a Communist," was always his prudent rejoinder. • Before Kate can respond with a witty rejoinder about geese, a waiter oozes forth and demands drink orders.); возражение; реплика |
