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Chinese to English Dictionary (1-5 of 8)
- 顶嘴(頂嘴)
- [dǐngzuǐ]
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- reply defiantly (usually to one's elder or superior); answer back; talk back
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- 强嘴(強嘴)
- [jiàngzuǐ]
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- reply defiantly; answer back; talk back
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- 还嘴(還嘴)
- [huánzuǐ]
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- answer (or talk) back; retort
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- 回嘴
- [huízuǐ]
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- answer (or talk) back; retort
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- 对讲电路(對講電路)
- [duì jiǎng diàn lù]
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English Dictionary (1-3 of 3)
- back
- [bæk]
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- 1. the posterior part of the human body, extending from the neck to the pelvis
- 2. the corresponding or upper part of an animal
- 3. the spinal column
- 4. the part or side of an object opposite the front
- 5. the part or side of anything less often seen or used
- 6. the part or side of anything that is furthest from the front or from a spectator
- 7. the convex part of something
- 8. something that supports, covers, or strengthens the rear of an object
- 9. a mainly defensive player behind a forward
- 10. the...
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- back
- [bæk]
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- 1. a large tub or vat, esp one used by brewers
- 2. C17: from Dutch bak tub, cistern, from Old French bac , from Vulgar Latin bacca (unattested) vessel for liquids
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- talk
- [tɔːk]
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- 1. to express one's thoughts, feelings, or desires by means of words (to); speak (to)
- 2. to communicate or exchange thoughts by other means
- 3. to exchange ideas, pleasantries, or opinions (about)
- 4. to articulate words; verbalize
- 5. to give voice to; utter
- 6. to hold a conversation about; discuss
- 7. to reveal information
- 8. to know how to communicate in (a language or idiom)
- 9. to spread rumours or gossip
- 10. to make sounds suggestive of talking
- 11. to be effective or persuasive
- 12. a speech or...
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Examples (1-5 of 6)
- Don't talk back to your mother.
- 不要和你妈妈顶嘴。
- If I were to talk back to him or get angry that would just encourage him more.
- 如果我顶嘴或生气的话,只会让他更得意。
- 背着人说话
- talk behind sb.'s back
- 你不该跟你奶奶顶嘴。
- You shouldn't talk back to your grandmother.
- 他一顶嘴更把父亲激怒了。
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His back talk further infuriated his father.
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