rapier /ˈreɪpɪə/

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A rapier is a very thin sword with a long, sharp point. 长剑

• 2. 

  ADJ If you say that someone has a rapier wit, you mean that they are very intelligent and quick at making clever comments or jokes in a conversation. 机敏的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  Julie Burchill is famous for her rapier wit.

  朱莉•伯奇尔以其聪慧机智闻名。