"verbal retort," 1889, from come + back (adj.). Meaning "recovery, return to former position or condition after retirement or loss" is attested from 1908, American English.
雙語例句
1. Sixties singing star Petula Clark is making a comeback.
60年代的歌星佩杜拉·克拉克復(fù)出了。
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2. Romance is making a comeback. Reality is out.
浪漫主義正重新流行起來，而現(xiàn)實主義過時了。
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3. Tight fitting T-shirts are making a comeback.
緊身T恤再度流行起來。
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4. an ageing pop star trying to stage a comeback
試圖重返歌壇的已經(jīng)上了年紀(jì)的流行音樂歌星
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5. It is perhaps no surprise to see another 60s singing star attempting a comeback.