退
retreat; withdraw; fade; refund
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesverb
to move backward; retreat
Used to describe movement away from a forward direction, opposite of '进' (to advance).
When encountering danger, he quickly stepped back a few steps.
The two armies were stalemated on the front line, neither daring to advance or retreat rashly.
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This problem leaves me in a dilemma, not knowing how to solve it.
The car braked suddenly, and the passengers leaned forward before jolting backward.
Seeing the teacher coming over, he unconsciously stepped back to the back of the classroom.
verb
to move back; to force to retreat
formalUsed when causing someone or something to move backward, often applied to troops, enemies or objects.
The general ordered the soldiers to repel the enemy and hold the position.
Please help me pull out the stuck pencil from the drawer.
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After a shooting mistake, he quickly ejected the bullet and reloaded.
The urban management officers ordered the street vendors who occupied the road to move back.
The strong wind made the billboard sway dangerously, and the workers quickly moved back the reinforced support.
verb
to withdraw; to leave; to resign
Used for leaving a group, organization, position or event.
He left the meeting early due to health reasons.
This veteran teacher officially retired from his post last year.
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He returned to his hometown after serving in the military for five years.
Due to being incompatible with others, he voluntarily left the startup team.
During the voting process, he withdrew and endorsed another candidate.
verb
to fade; to subside; to recede
Used for color, fever, water levels or other diminishing states.
This clothes faded after being washed a few times and is no longer as good as new.
After taking fever-reducing medicine, his fever quickly subsided.
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After three consecutive days of heavy rain, the river water finally receded.
After summer ended, the hot weather gradually subsided.
As he grew older, his enthusiasm for fame and wealth gradually faded.
verb
to return; to refund; to give back
Used for returning money, goods, tickets or gifts that have been received or purchased.
I bought the wrong size, so I took the clothes back to the store to get a refund.
This product has quality issues, you can return it at any time.
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The flight was canceled, so I immediately got a refund on the official website.
A friend gave me an expensive gift, but I thought it was inappropriate so I returned it.
The supermarket allows returns of items that do not affect secondary sales within seven days of purchase.
verb
to cancel; to rescind an appointment/marriage
formalUsed for canceling a job offer or a prearranged marriage.
Due to the company's financial crisis, they had to temporarily rescind the job offers for all new employees.
After discussing, both families decided to call off the engagement and end the couple's betrothal.
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One week before the wedding, he suddenly proposed to break off the engagement with his fiancée.
Due to budget adjustments, the school temporarily rescinded the employment contracts of several visiting professors.
Due to the breach of contract, Party A has the right to terminate the cooperation contract and claim compensation.