retrench

US /rɪˈtrentʃ/
UK /rɪˈtrentʃ/
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1.

경비를 절감하다, 지출을 줄이다

reduce costs or spending in response to economic difficulties

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The company had to retrench by laying off a significant portion of its workforce.
회사는 인력의 상당 부분을 해고하여 경비를 절감해야 했다.
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Families often have to retrench during economic downturns.
가족들은 경제 침체기에 종종 지출을 줄여야 한다.
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economizecut backcut costsmake economiestighten one's belt
2.

후퇴하다, 철수하다

withdraw or retreat from a position or situation

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The army was forced to retrench after heavy losses.
군은 막대한 손실 후 후퇴할 수밖에 없었다.
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He decided to retrench from his aggressive stance.
그는 공격적인 태도에서 물러나기로 결정했다.
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withdrawretreatpull backfall backrecoil