retract

英 [rɪ'trækt] 美 [rɪ'trækt]
  • vt. 缩回;缩进;取消
  • vi. 缩回;缩进;撤消
  • n. 收缩核

助记提示


1、re- "back" + tract-.
2、字面意思为:draw (something) back.

双语例句


1. Torn muscles retract, and lose strength, structure, and tightness.
撕裂的肌肉会收缩,丧失原来的力量、结构和紧实度。

来自柯林斯例句

2. He's hoping that if he makes me feel guilty, I'll retract.
他指望着如果他能让我感到内疚,我就会收回所说的话。

来自柯林斯例句

3. A cat can retract its claws, but a dog can't.
猫的爪子可以缩进去, 但狗不能.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. You may retract that statement.
你可以撤回那个声明.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. Mr Smith hurriedly sought to retract the statement, but it had just been broadcast on national radio.
史密斯先生想赶快收回这项声明,但它刚刚已经在国家电台播出了。

来自柯林斯例句

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