talk back /tɔ:k bæk/ 顶嘴，还口，抬杠 以一种非常不礼貌方式回答，回复，打断长辈说话的行为。“顶某人的嘴”就是 talk back to someone。 The student was removed from class for talking back to her teacher. 这个学生因为和老师顶嘴被赶到教室外了。 Mom: Do you think you should talk like that? 妈妈：你觉得你一定要那么说吗? Silvia: Why shouldn’t I tell you what I want? 西尔维娅：为什么我不能跟你说我想说的呢? Mom: Don’t talk back to Mom. 妈妈：不要跟妈妈顶嘴。 Silvia: I’m not talking back. 西尔维娅：我不是在顶嘴。