| 单词 | retract |
| 释义 | retract (rɪtrækt ) Word forms: retracts , retracting , retracted 1. verb If you retract something that you have said or written, you say that you did not mean it. [formal] Mr Smith hurriedly sought to retract the statement, but it had just been broadcast on national radio. [VERB noun] He's hoping that if he makes me feel guilty, I'll retract. [VERB] Synonyms: withdraw, take back, revoke, disown retraction (rɪtrækʃən )Word forms: retractions countable noun [usually singular] Miss Pearce said she expected an unqualified retraction of his comments within twenty-four hours. [+ of] 2. verb When a part of a machine or a part of a person's body retracts or is retracted, it moves inwards or becomes shorter. [formal] Torn muscles retract, and lose strength, structure, and tightness. [VERB] ...when the aircraft's wheels were retracted. [be VERB-ed] Collocations: retract a comment I'm sure he will probably retract his comment now. Times, Sunday Times But on his personal blog, he refused to retract his comments or apologise. Times, Sunday Times A politician who doesn't retract his comments just because they upset the kind of people who make a career out of being upset. The Sun A spokesman for the reform-minded government initially applauded the choice, but soon after retracted his comments and said an official statement would follow. Globe and Mail Eve later retracted her comment, saying she 'felt confused'. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 收回 Japanese: 引っ込める/引っ込む |
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