Definition of comeback in English:

comeback

noun ˈkʌmbakˈkəmˌbæk

1A return by a well-known person, especially an entertainer or sports player, to the activity in which they have formerly been successful.
名人（尤指演艺人员或运动员的）复出，东山再起
the heavyweight champion is set to make his comeback in England
那位最重量级拳击冠军决定在英国东山再起。
as modifier a comeback tour
Example sentencesExamples
- With a paucity of big men in the East, he could garner All-Star consideration, which would make his comeback story almost unbelievable.
- Failed comeback attempts, like successful ones, are a staple of baseball history, a feature of every season.
- He will pull down the curtain on his illustrious career on Sunday, May 20-and then make his comeback three weeks later.
- Perhaps if Fonda decides to make her comeback more permanent, she could change all that.
- The player also expressed confidence that he would soon make his comeback to the Indian team ahead of the Athens Olympics in August.
- Every additional document that surfaces seems more like a comeback attempt from the depths of the archives than a work of literature.
- Capriati is the woman of the moment and one of the best comeback stories in sport.
- DuBois instead threw his support behind Roosevelt's attempt at a comeback campaign as a Progressive.
- However, they turned it up to the next level, staging a valiant comeback attempt, only to fall short, losing 6-4.
- The team's strong work ethic was evident in the inspired comeback attempt against heavily-favored Cornell.
- This unexpected gesture appears to have motivated him to make his comeback attempt most serious.
- The Yankees made a comeback attempt that fell short, and a stunned crowd, which had been amped to celebrate a World Series trip, filed out.
- But she has lacked the motivation to make her comeback.
- Broken and battered, he is receiving as little notice for his comeback attempt as he did for his fall from grace.
- She was initially uncertain because, despite a successful comeback tour two years back, she officially retired eight years ago.
- He is due to make his comeback after injury in the reserves tomorrow, and will be a shoo-in.
- After a 2000 comeback attempt that was hampered by a leg injury, Miller retired from competition.
- The record company, meanwhile, has been wondering out loud whether her suit was a mere publicity stunt ahead of a comeback attempt.
- There will, of course, be the tearful interviews, but it is also believed the star will attempt a comeback CD.
- Too many hurried shots from unlikely angles hampered their comeback attempt.
Synonyms
resurgence, recovery, return, rally, upturn, revival, rebound
British fightback
1. 1.1 A return to fashion of an item, activity, or style.
  （物品、活动或风格的）再度流行，复兴
  trouser suits are making acomeback
  裤套装又再度流行起来了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  After a 54-year absence, beauty contests are making a comeback in China now that the government has finally lifted its ban on such pageants.
  Who would have thought that cargos would make such a quick comeback?
  He says the company has good prospects going forward with carpet reportedly making a comeback as a fashion trend.
  It has been around for centuries in various shapes and sizes, and now the little silver version is enjoying a comeback at smart parties and family occasions.
  Punk fashion is the comeback that never went away.
  But, just like flares and fancy shoes, it is making a fashion comeback.
  And I think spats are going to make a comeback in men's fashion.
  The Polynesian craze of mid-century America has made a comeback in fashion, collectibles, interior decor and art.
  The old idea of the feast is having a comeback as more people recognize the value of such events for family and social cohesion, and as under-standing develops of the dangers of incomplete mourning.
  You need this, not just because the skirt suit has staged a comeback to the fashion arena but because it is possible to look professional, put-together and sexy at the same time.
  But recently fur has made quite a comeback in fashion circles, and many of those same models are once again appearing on runways decked out in fur rather than in their birthday suits.
  As well, we both know that square toes shoes will make a comeback as soon as fashion marketers have found a way to lace every man in pointy shoes.
  Odds are if you feel a style isn't apropos for you on its fashion comeback, you are probably being honest with yourself.
  With all reports of the 1980's making a fashion comeback, will shoe tops be cut back as well?
  Besides his exquisitely tooled creations, he is credited with having invented the platform sole and wedge heel, which have had a recent comeback in fashion.
  The famed Kashmiri phiran, which is a legacy of the early centuries, has made a fashion comeback with a contemporary idiom.
  Only recently have the shoes started making a comeback in the trendy cultures as a way of reversing the ‘cool’ effect of the corporate titles.
2informal A quick reply to a critical remark.
〈非正式〉迅速的反驳（或回答）
some of my best comebacks just go right over people's heads
Example sentencesExamples
- Since I came here I've been on the defensive, it didn't take long to perfect my quick cutting comebacks, and they always lead me to say things like that, without thinking.
- I debated whether to retort with a witty comeback or to not pay attention to him.
- As an actress, Vikki always had quick comebacks ready, in case she forgot a line.
- She'd had ready comebacks, quick and witty and tough.
- They lead to sometimes-cordial responses but usually indignant comebacks, and that makes me equally irate.
- They did what the wanted when they wanted, they said whatever they pleased and they tore others down faster than you could figure out your own comeback to the snippy replies.
- I mean, obviously you can just go down to decimal places, but I didn't like there being a comeback that I couldn't immediately respond to.
- I'm terrible at fashioning snappy comebacks to surreal arguments, but I do pride myself on re-engineering odd bureaucratic strange-loops.
- Finding herself without a quick comeback, Angel resorted to juvenile tactics.
- Ever had someone toss an insult your way and found yourself wanting a snappy comeback but unable to think one up quick enough?
- I thought about responding with a biting comeback, perhaps in Latin.
- She was the fighter in our group; she could make a tough girl cry with her endless barrage of snotty remarks and catty comebacks.
- The robot blinked once, accessing its database of snappy comebacks before selecting an answer.
- I opened my mouth to retaliate, but the comeback would not leave my tongue.
- A brief silence followed, in which she tried to retaliate with a clever comeback and he frowned angrily at the ground.
- You'd always ignore it or answer with a cool comeback.
- It was one that they heard often and was said when someone could not think of a comeback to a snide remark quickly enough.
- Drawing on years of quick comebacks, he sniffed.
- My quick wit helped me think of a comeback for that one.
- Always first with the one-liners and quickest at comebacks?
Synonyms
retort, riposte, return, rejoinder, counter, retaliation, sally
answer, reply, response
1. 2.1mass noun The opportunity to seek redress.
  寻求赔偿的机会
  there's no comeback if he messes up your case
  如果他把你的案子弄砸了，就再没有机会获取赔偿。
  Example sentencesExamples
  We have no comeback now but to take the matter to court which is a very expensive option but one that we're going to talk about.
  If the Minister does not like what the commissioner is saying, doing, or writing, then he or she can remove the commissioner without any recompense or comeback at all.
  We approach power as supplicants; we have no redress or comeback, indeed no knowledge of how it works; we accept what our politicians hand down in the name of a hereditary leader.
  Synonyms
  compensation, reparation, restitution, recompense, repayment, damages, indemnity, indemnification
3Australian NZ A sheep bred from cross-bred and pure-bred parents for both wool and meat.
〈澳／新西兰〉回交羊

Definition of comeback in US English:

comeback

nounˈkəmˌbækˈkəmˌbak

1A return by a well-known person, especially an entertainer or sports player, to the activity in which they have formerly been successful.
名人（尤指演艺人员或运动员的）复出，东山再起
the heavyweight champion is set to make his comeback
那位最重量级拳击冠军决定在英国东山再起。
as modifier his career died after a couple of comeback attempts
Example sentencesExamples
- He is due to make his comeback after injury in the reserves tomorrow, and will be a shoo-in.
- Capriati is the woman of the moment and one of the best comeback stories in sport.
- The player also expressed confidence that he would soon make his comeback to the Indian team ahead of the Athens Olympics in August.
- He will pull down the curtain on his illustrious career on Sunday, May 20-and then make his comeback three weeks later.
- Broken and battered, he is receiving as little notice for his comeback attempt as he did for his fall from grace.
- However, they turned it up to the next level, staging a valiant comeback attempt, only to fall short, losing 6-4.
- DuBois instead threw his support behind Roosevelt's attempt at a comeback campaign as a Progressive.
- The record company, meanwhile, has been wondering out loud whether her suit was a mere publicity stunt ahead of a comeback attempt.
- Perhaps if Fonda decides to make her comeback more permanent, she could change all that.
- Too many hurried shots from unlikely angles hampered their comeback attempt.
- The Yankees made a comeback attempt that fell short, and a stunned crowd, which had been amped to celebrate a World Series trip, filed out.
- There will, of course, be the tearful interviews, but it is also believed the star will attempt a comeback CD.
- With a paucity of big men in the East, he could garner All-Star consideration, which would make his comeback story almost unbelievable.
- But she has lacked the motivation to make her comeback.
- She was initially uncertain because, despite a successful comeback tour two years back, she officially retired eight years ago.
- This unexpected gesture appears to have motivated him to make his comeback attempt most serious.
- Every additional document that surfaces seems more like a comeback attempt from the depths of the archives than a work of literature.
- Failed comeback attempts, like successful ones, are a staple of baseball history, a feature of every season.
- The team's strong work ethic was evident in the inspired comeback attempt against heavily-favored Cornell.
- After a 2000 comeback attempt that was hampered by a leg injury, Miller retired from competition.
Synonyms
resurgence, recovery, return, rally, upturn, revival, rebound
1. 1.1 A return to fashion of an item, activity, or style.
  （物品、活动或风格的）再度流行，复兴
  stirrup pants have made acomeback
  Example sentencesExamples
  The famed Kashmiri phiran, which is a legacy of the early centuries, has made a fashion comeback with a contemporary idiom.
  The Polynesian craze of mid-century America has made a comeback in fashion, collectibles, interior decor and art.
  The old idea of the feast is having a comeback as more people recognize the value of such events for family and social cohesion, and as under-standing develops of the dangers of incomplete mourning.
  It has been around for centuries in various shapes and sizes, and now the little silver version is enjoying a comeback at smart parties and family occasions.
  But recently fur has made quite a comeback in fashion circles, and many of those same models are once again appearing on runways decked out in fur rather than in their birthday suits.
  Odds are if you feel a style isn't apropos for you on its fashion comeback, you are probably being honest with yourself.
  And I think spats are going to make a comeback in men's fashion.
  Only recently have the shoes started making a comeback in the trendy cultures as a way of reversing the ‘cool’ effect of the corporate titles.
  He says the company has good prospects going forward with carpet reportedly making a comeback as a fashion trend.
  After a 54-year absence, beauty contests are making a comeback in China now that the government has finally lifted its ban on such pageants.
  Who would have thought that cargos would make such a quick comeback?
  As well, we both know that square toes shoes will make a comeback as soon as fashion marketers have found a way to lace every man in pointy shoes.
  But, just like flares and fancy shoes, it is making a fashion comeback.
  Besides his exquisitely tooled creations, he is credited with having invented the platform sole and wedge heel, which have had a recent comeback in fashion.
  With all reports of the 1980's making a fashion comeback, will shoe tops be cut back as well?
  Punk fashion is the comeback that never went away.
  You need this, not just because the skirt suit has staged a comeback to the fashion arena but because it is possible to look professional, put-together and sexy at the same time.
2informal A quick reply to a critical remark.
〈非正式〉迅速的反驳（或回答）
Example sentencesExamples
- Ever had someone toss an insult your way and found yourself wanting a snappy comeback but unable to think one up quick enough?
- I debated whether to retort with a witty comeback or to not pay attention to him.
- She was the fighter in our group; she could make a tough girl cry with her endless barrage of snotty remarks and catty comebacks.
- The robot blinked once, accessing its database of snappy comebacks before selecting an answer.
- I thought about responding with a biting comeback, perhaps in Latin.
- I opened my mouth to retaliate, but the comeback would not leave my tongue.
- She'd had ready comebacks, quick and witty and tough.
- Drawing on years of quick comebacks, he sniffed.
- Since I came here I've been on the defensive, it didn't take long to perfect my quick cutting comebacks, and they always lead me to say things like that, without thinking.
- It was one that they heard often and was said when someone could not think of a comeback to a snide remark quickly enough.
- They did what the wanted when they wanted, they said whatever they pleased and they tore others down faster than you could figure out your own comeback to the snippy replies.
- My quick wit helped me think of a comeback for that one.
- You'd always ignore it or answer with a cool comeback.
- Always first with the one-liners and quickest at comebacks?
- A brief silence followed, in which she tried to retaliate with a clever comeback and he frowned angrily at the ground.
- I'm terrible at fashioning snappy comebacks to surreal arguments, but I do pride myself on re-engineering odd bureaucratic strange-loops.
- They lead to sometimes-cordial responses but usually indignant comebacks, and that makes me equally irate.
- I mean, obviously you can just go down to decimal places, but I didn't like there being a comeback that I couldn't immediately respond to.
- As an actress, Vikki always had quick comebacks ready, in case she forgot a line.
- Finding herself without a quick comeback, Angel resorted to juvenile tactics.
Synonyms
retort, riposte, return, rejoinder, counter, retaliation, sally
1. 2.1 The opportunity to seek redress.
  寻求赔偿的机会
  there's no comeback if he messes up your case
  如果他把你的案子弄砸了，就再没有机会获取赔偿。
  Example sentencesExamples
  We approach power as supplicants; we have no redress or comeback, indeed no knowledge of how it works; we accept what our politicians hand down in the name of a hereditary leader.
  We have no comeback now but to take the matter to court which is a very expensive option but one that we're going to talk about.
  If the Minister does not like what the commissioner is saying, doing, or writing, then he or she can remove the commissioner without any recompense or comeback at all.
  Synonyms
  compensation, reparation, restitution, recompense, repayment, damages, indemnity, indemnification

词汇	comeback
释义	Definition of comeback in English: comeback noun ˈkʌmbakˈkəmˌbæk 1A return by a well-known person, especially an entertainer or sports player, to the activity in which they have formerly been successful. 名人（尤指演艺人员或运动员的）复出，东山再起 the heavyweight champion is set to make his comeback in England 那位最重量级拳击冠军决定在英国东山再起。 as modifier a comeback tour Example sentencesExamples With a paucity of big men in the East, he could garner All-Star consideration, which would make his comeback story almost unbelievable. Failed comeback attempts, like successful ones, are a staple of baseball history, a feature of every season. He will pull down the curtain on his illustrious career on Sunday, May 20-and then make his comeback three weeks later. Perhaps if Fonda decides to make her comeback more permanent, she could change all that. The player also expressed confidence that he would soon make his comeback to the Indian team ahead of the Athens Olympics in August. Every additional document that surfaces seems more like a comeback attempt from the depths of the archives than a work of literature. Capriati is the woman of the moment and one of the best comeback stories in sport. DuBois instead threw his support behind Roosevelt's attempt at a comeback campaign as a Progressive. However, they turned it up to the next level, staging a valiant comeback attempt, only to fall short, losing 6-4. The team's strong work ethic was evident in the inspired comeback attempt against heavily-favored Cornell. This unexpected gesture appears to have motivated him to make his comeback attempt most serious. The Yankees made a comeback attempt that fell short, and a stunned crowd, which had been amped to celebrate a World Series trip, filed out. But she has lacked the motivation to make her comeback. Broken and battered, he is receiving as little notice for his comeback attempt as he did for his fall from grace. She was initially uncertain because, despite a successful comeback tour two years back, she officially retired eight years ago. He is due to make his comeback after injury in the reserves tomorrow, and will be a shoo-in. After a 2000 comeback attempt that was hampered by a leg injury, Miller retired from competition. The record company, meanwhile, has been wondering out loud whether her suit was a mere publicity stunt ahead of a comeback attempt. There will, of course, be the tearful interviews, but it is also believed the star will attempt a comeback CD. Too many hurried shots from unlikely angles hampered their comeback attempt. Synonyms resurgence, recovery, return, rally, upturn, revival, rebound British fightback 1.1 A return to fashion of an item, activity, or style. （物品、活动或风格的）再度流行，复兴 trouser suits are making acomeback 裤套装又再度流行起来了。 Example sentencesExamples After a 54-year absence, beauty contests are making a comeback in China now that the government has finally lifted its ban on such pageants. Who would have thought that cargos would make such a quick comeback? He says the company has good prospects going forward with carpet reportedly making a comeback as a fashion trend. It has been around for centuries in various shapes and sizes, and now the little silver version is enjoying a comeback at smart parties and family occasions. Punk fashion is the comeback that never went away. But, just like flares and fancy shoes, it is making a fashion comeback. And I think spats are going to make a comeback in men's fashion. The Polynesian craze of mid-century America has made a comeback in fashion, collectibles, interior decor and art. The old idea of the feast is having a comeback as more people recognize the value of such events for family and social cohesion, and as under-standing develops of the dangers of incomplete mourning. You need this, not just because the skirt suit has staged a comeback to the fashion arena but because it is possible to look professional, put-together and sexy at the same time. But recently fur has made quite a comeback in fashion circles, and many of those same models are once again appearing on runways decked out in fur rather than in their birthday suits. As well, we both know that square toes shoes will make a comeback as soon as fashion marketers have found a way to lace every man in pointy shoes. Odds are if you feel a style isn't apropos for you on its fashion comeback, you are probably being honest with yourself. With all reports of the 1980's making a fashion comeback, will shoe tops be cut back as well? Besides his exquisitely tooled creations, he is credited with having invented the platform sole and wedge heel, which have had a recent comeback in fashion. The famed Kashmiri phiran, which is a legacy of the early centuries, has made a fashion comeback with a contemporary idiom. Only recently have the shoes started making a comeback in the trendy cultures as a way of reversing the ‘cool’ effect of the corporate titles. 2informal A quick reply to a critical remark. 〈非正式〉迅速的反驳（或回答） some of my best comebacks just go right over people's heads Example sentencesExamples Since I came here I've been on the defensive, it didn't take long to perfect my quick cutting comebacks, and they always lead me to say things like that, without thinking. I debated whether to retort with a witty comeback or to not pay attention to him. As an actress, Vikki always had quick comebacks ready, in case she forgot a line. She'd had ready comebacks, quick and witty and tough. They lead to sometimes-cordial responses but usually indignant comebacks, and that makes me equally irate. They did what the wanted when they wanted, they said whatever they pleased and they tore others down faster than you could figure out your own comeback to the snippy replies. I mean, obviously you can just go down to decimal places, but I didn't like there being a comeback that I couldn't immediately respond to. I'm terrible at fashioning snappy comebacks to surreal arguments, but I do pride myself on re-engineering odd bureaucratic strange-loops. Finding herself without a quick comeback, Angel resorted to juvenile tactics. Ever had someone toss an insult your way and found yourself wanting a snappy comeback but unable to think one up quick enough? I thought about responding with a biting comeback, perhaps in Latin. She was the fighter in our group; she could make a tough girl cry with her endless barrage of snotty remarks and catty comebacks. The robot blinked once, accessing its database of snappy comebacks before selecting an answer. I opened my mouth to retaliate, but the comeback would not leave my tongue. A brief silence followed, in which she tried to retaliate with a clever comeback and he frowned angrily at the ground. You'd always ignore it or answer with a cool comeback. It was one that they heard often and was said when someone could not think of a comeback to a snide remark quickly enough. Drawing on years of quick comebacks, he sniffed. My quick wit helped me think of a comeback for that one. Always first with the one-liners and quickest at comebacks? Synonyms retort, riposte, return, rejoinder, counter, retaliation, sally answer, reply, response 2.1mass noun The opportunity to seek redress. 寻求赔偿的机会 there's no comeback if he messes up your case 如果他把你的案子弄砸了，就再没有机会获取赔偿。 Example sentencesExamples We have no comeback now but to take the matter to court which is a very expensive option but one that we're going to talk about. If the Minister does not like what the commissioner is saying, doing, or writing, then he or she can remove the commissioner without any recompense or comeback at all. We approach power as supplicants; we have no redress or comeback, indeed no knowledge of how it works; we accept what our politicians hand down in the name of a hereditary leader. Synonyms compensation, reparation, restitution, recompense, repayment, damages, indemnity, indemnification 3Australian NZ A sheep bred from cross-bred and pure-bred parents for both wool and meat. 〈澳／新西兰〉回交羊 Definition of comeback in US English: comeback nounˈkəmˌbækˈkəmˌbak 1A return by a well-known person, especially an entertainer or sports player, to the activity in which they have formerly been successful. 名人（尤指演艺人员或运动员的）复出，东山再起 the heavyweight champion is set to make his comeback 那位最重量级拳击冠军决定在英国东山再起。 as modifier his career died after a couple of comeback attempts Example sentencesExamples He is due to make his comeback after injury in the reserves tomorrow, and will be a shoo-in. Capriati is the woman of the moment and one of the best comeback stories in sport. The player also expressed confidence that he would soon make his comeback to the Indian team ahead of the Athens Olympics in August. He will pull down the curtain on his illustrious career on Sunday, May 20-and then make his comeback three weeks later. Broken and battered, he is receiving as little notice for his comeback attempt as he did for his fall from grace. However, they turned it up to the next level, staging a valiant comeback attempt, only to fall short, losing 6-4. DuBois instead threw his support behind Roosevelt's attempt at a comeback campaign as a Progressive. The record company, meanwhile, has been wondering out loud whether her suit was a mere publicity stunt ahead of a comeback attempt. Perhaps if Fonda decides to make her comeback more permanent, she could change all that. Too many hurried shots from unlikely angles hampered their comeback attempt. The Yankees made a comeback attempt that fell short, and a stunned crowd, which had been amped to celebrate a World Series trip, filed out. There will, of course, be the tearful interviews, but it is also believed the star will attempt a comeback CD. With a paucity of big men in the East, he could garner All-Star consideration, which would make his comeback story almost unbelievable. But she has lacked the motivation to make her comeback. She was initially uncertain because, despite a successful comeback tour two years back, she officially retired eight years ago. This unexpected gesture appears to have motivated him to make his comeback attempt most serious. Every additional document that surfaces seems more like a comeback attempt from the depths of the archives than a work of literature. Failed comeback attempts, like successful ones, are a staple of baseball history, a feature of every season. The team's strong work ethic was evident in the inspired comeback attempt against heavily-favored Cornell. After a 2000 comeback attempt that was hampered by a leg injury, Miller retired from competition. Synonyms resurgence, recovery, return, rally, upturn, revival, rebound 1.1 A return to fashion of an item, activity, or style. （物品、活动或风格的）再度流行，复兴 stirrup pants have made acomeback Example sentencesExamples The famed Kashmiri phiran, which is a legacy of the early centuries, has made a fashion comeback with a contemporary idiom. The Polynesian craze of mid-century America has made a comeback in fashion, collectibles, interior decor and art. The old idea of the feast is having a comeback as more people recognize the value of such events for family and social cohesion, and as under-standing develops of the dangers of incomplete mourning. It has been around for centuries in various shapes and sizes, and now the little silver version is enjoying a comeback at smart parties and family occasions. But recently fur has made quite a comeback in fashion circles, and many of those same models are once again appearing on runways decked out in fur rather than in their birthday suits. Odds are if you feel a style isn't apropos for you on its fashion comeback, you are probably being honest with yourself. And I think spats are going to make a comeback in men's fashion. Only recently have the shoes started making a comeback in the trendy cultures as a way of reversing the ‘cool’ effect of the corporate titles. He says the company has good prospects going forward with carpet reportedly making a comeback as a fashion trend. After a 54-year absence, beauty contests are making a comeback in China now that the government has finally lifted its ban on such pageants. Who would have thought that cargos would make such a quick comeback? As well, we both know that square toes shoes will make a comeback as soon as fashion marketers have found a way to lace every man in pointy shoes. But, just like flares and fancy shoes, it is making a fashion comeback. Besides his exquisitely tooled creations, he is credited with having invented the platform sole and wedge heel, which have had a recent comeback in fashion. With all reports of the 1980's making a fashion comeback, will shoe tops be cut back as well? Punk fashion is the comeback that never went away. You need this, not just because the skirt suit has staged a comeback to the fashion arena but because it is possible to look professional, put-together and sexy at the same time. 2informal A quick reply to a critical remark. 〈非正式〉迅速的反驳（或回答） Example sentencesExamples Ever had someone toss an insult your way and found yourself wanting a snappy comeback but unable to think one up quick enough? I debated whether to retort with a witty comeback or to not pay attention to him. She was the fighter in our group; she could make a tough girl cry with her endless barrage of snotty remarks and catty comebacks. The robot blinked once, accessing its database of snappy comebacks before selecting an answer. I thought about responding with a biting comeback, perhaps in Latin. I opened my mouth to retaliate, but the comeback would not leave my tongue. She'd had ready comebacks, quick and witty and tough. Drawing on years of quick comebacks, he sniffed. Since I came here I've been on the defensive, it didn't take long to perfect my quick cutting comebacks, and they always lead me to say things like that, without thinking. It was one that they heard often and was said when someone could not think of a comeback to a snide remark quickly enough. They did what the wanted when they wanted, they said whatever they pleased and they tore others down faster than you could figure out your own comeback to the snippy replies. My quick wit helped me think of a comeback for that one. You'd always ignore it or answer with a cool comeback. Always first with the one-liners and quickest at comebacks? A brief silence followed, in which she tried to retaliate with a clever comeback and he frowned angrily at the ground. I'm terrible at fashioning snappy comebacks to surreal arguments, but I do pride myself on re-engineering odd bureaucratic strange-loops. They lead to sometimes-cordial responses but usually indignant comebacks, and that makes me equally irate. I mean, obviously you can just go down to decimal places, but I didn't like there being a comeback that I couldn't immediately respond to. As an actress, Vikki always had quick comebacks ready, in case she forgot a line. Finding herself without a quick comeback, Angel resorted to juvenile tactics. Synonyms retort, riposte, return, rejoinder, counter, retaliation, sally 2.1 The opportunity to seek redress. 寻求赔偿的机会 there's no comeback if he messes up your case 如果他把你的案子弄砸了，就再没有机会获取赔偿。 Example sentencesExamples We approach power as supplicants; we have no redress or comeback, indeed no knowledge of how it works; we accept what our politicians hand down in the name of a hereditary leader. We have no comeback now but to take the matter to court which is a very expensive option but one that we're going to talk about. If the Minister does not like what the commissioner is saying, doing, or writing, then he or she can remove the commissioner without any recompense or comeback at all. Synonyms compensation, reparation, restitution, recompense, repayment, damages, indemnity, indemnification
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