retreat
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四级六级考研托福雅思GRE核心词汇
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中文释义

n. 休息寓所, 撤退, 隐居, 退避

vi. 撤退, 隐退, 向后倾

vt. 退(棋)

英文释义

n. (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

n. a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet

n. (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position

n. (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset

近义词辨析
这组词都有“退下、退却”的意思,其区别是: - retreat: 含消极意味,多指被迫采取退下或退却的行动。 - withdraw: 侧重因某种原因而有意离开,常含礼貌、谦恭等理由。也指军队的撤退。 - retire: 指从公开或公共场合退下到私下场所,也指被免除职务或自动辞职、退役等。