rapier
noun
UK/ˈreɪ.pi.əʳ/
US/ˈreɪ.pi.ɚ/
Definitions of rapier noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
a long, slender, and sharp-pointed sword.
一種劍身細長的利劍。
adjective
UK/ˈreɪ.pi.əʳ/
US/ˈreɪ.pi.ɚ/
Definitions of rapier adjective
- Before noun(前置形容詞)
describing humor or remarks that are extremely clever, quick, and funny.
形容機智幽默；風趣敏捷；妙語橫生的。
His speech was filled with rapier wit, which drew laughter from the audience.
他的演講充滿了機智幽默，引得觀眾大笑。
She is known for her rapier retorts, always surprising people with her cleverness.
她以機智的反駁聞名，總是用她的聰明才智讓人驚訝。
The dialogue in this play is very rapier, full of clever humor.
這部戲劇的對白非常機智，充滿了聰明的幽默。