retract
US /rɪˈtrækt/
UK /rɪˈtrækt/
动词
1.
收回, 缩回
to draw or pull something back or back in
示例:
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The cat can retract its claws.
猫可以收回它的爪子。
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The plane's landing gear failed to retract.
飞机的起落架未能收回。
2.
撤回, 撤消
to withdraw a statement, accusation, or undertaking because it is untrue or no longer valid
示例:
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The newspaper was forced to retract the story.
报纸被迫撤回了那篇报道。
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He refused to retract his allegations.
他拒绝撤回他的指控。
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