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词汇 retrench 在中文的含义

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retrench

US /rɪˈtrentʃ/
UK /rɪˈtrentʃ/
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动词

1.

削减开支, 紧缩

reduce costs or spending in response to economic difficulties

示例:
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The company had to retrench by laying off a significant portion of its workforce.
公司不得不通过裁减大部分员工来削减开支。
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Families often have to retrench during economic downturns.
在经济衰退期间，家庭常常不得不削减开支。
同义词:
economizecut backcut costsmake economiestighten one's belt
2.

撤退, 退缩

withdraw or retreat from a position or situation

示例:
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The army was forced to retrench after heavy losses.
军队在遭受重大损失后被迫撤退。
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He decided to retrench from his aggressive stance.
他决定从其强硬立场中退缩。
同义词:
withdrawretreatpull backfall backrecoil
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