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retreat

英 [rɪ'triːt] 美[rɪ'trit]
  • n. 撤退;休息寓所;撤退
  • vi. 撤退;退避;向后倾
  • vt. 退(棋);使后退

英英释意


1. (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat;
"the disorderly retreat of French troops"
2. a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
3. (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
4. (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset
5. an area where you can be alone
6. withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation;
"a religious retreat"