retreat

動詞

1. 1

   撤退、撤兵、撤軍軍事

   The troops were ordered to retreat before dawn.

   部隊接到命令，要在天亮前撤退。

2. 2

   後退、退開

   She retreated a few steps when the dog started barking.

   狗開始吠的時候，她往後退了幾步。

3. 3

   退縮、打退堂鼓、放棄

   The government has retreated from its promise to cut taxes.

   政府已經放棄了減稅的承諾。

4. 4

   躲到、退居、隱退

   After dinner he retreated to his study to read.

   晚餐後他躲進書房看書。

5. 5

   下跌、回落金融

   Share prices retreated sharply after the announcement.

   消息公布後，股價大幅下跌。