ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
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v.ask (a question) in reply; answer a question with a question
我征求他的意见,他却只是反问了我一句。
I asked him opinion, but he just asked me a question in return.
她反问:“你怎么知道的?”
She asked in reply, "how did you know that?"
他们需要习惯性地反问自己。
They need to be in the habit of asking themselves.
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n.rhetorical question; retort
他真不愿早上五点就听到她一遍遍地反问。
He could do without her rhetorical questions at five o'clock in the morning.
你不会想要我回答这种反问句吧?
You don't expect me to answer rhetorical questions?
我顶了嘴,反问了几句。
I talked back and asked questions.