116 Comeback 复出 (PW) to be successful again The actress made an outstanding comeback on the stage, after her bout with pneumonia. (free) comeback [ˈkʌmˌbæk] n Informal 1. a return to a former position, status, etc. 2. a return or response, esp recriminatory 3. a quick reply; retort vb come back (intr, adverb) 1. to return 2. to become fashionable again 3. to reply after a period of consideration I'll come back to you on that next week 4. US and Canadian to argue back; retort come back to (someone) (of something forgotten) to return to (someone's) memory (dictionary) n. 1. a return to a former higher rank, popularity, position, prosperity, etc.: The ex-champion kept trying to make a comeback. 2. a clever or effective retort; rejoinder; riposte: That was a great comeback the comedian made to the hecklers. 3. Informal. a basis or cause of complaint: If you insist on buying these pointed shoes, you'll have no comeback when your toes start to hurt. (your) noun a return to a previous state or position, as of success a witty answer ground for complaint |