| 单词 | retiring |
| 释义 | retiring (once / 653 pages) adj If you are a retiring person, you avoid being at the center of attention. You can often be found in the library and other quiet places, and if someone compliments you, you're likely to blush and change the subject. If you call someone retiring, it isn't necessarily clear whether you mean it as a compliment or something closer to a put-down. Usually, the word is used to describe someone who is shy or modest to a fault. But it can also be used to suggest that someone isn't arrogant, which is usually a good thing. And, of course, retiring can also refer to someone who stepped down from their last job and doesn't intend to work anymore. WORD FAMILYretiring: retiringly+/retire: retired, retiree, retirement, retires, retiring/retired: retiredly/retiree: retirees/retirement: retirements USAGE EXAMPLESThe 37-year-old receiver reiterated last week that he’s likely retiring. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) The 14-year veteran announced Friday that he was retiring after Sunday’s game. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) Jessica Ennis-Hill, 30, announced in October she was retiring from athletics after winning an Olympics silver medal in the summer. BBC(Dec 30, 2016) 1adj of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office a retiring member of the board Syn past, preceding outgoing leaving a place or a position 2adj not arrogant or presuming a shy retiring girl Syn unassuming modest marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself 3adj reluctant to draw attention to yourself Syn reticent, self-effacing unassertive inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence |
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