| 释义 |
retreat²n 1. [c,u] when an army moves back, especially to avoid fighting ［军队的］撤退:◇napoleon's retreat from moscow 拿破仑从莫斯科的撤退 2. [singular 单数，u] when someone moves back, especially because they are afraid, embarrassed etc ［尤指因害怕、困窘等引起的］退避，躲避:◇beat a retreat they beat a hasty retreat back to the house. (=they went back there quickly) 他们赶快躲回房子里。 3. [c] a place where you can go to that is quiet or safe 静养所，静室:◇a weekend retreat 安静度周末的地方 4. [c,u] when you change your mind about a promise or plan, because it seems too difficult ［对承诺或计划的］撤回，改变:◇a retreat from the government's earlier promises 撤回政府先前的承诺 |