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to retreat
01
ustoupit, stáhnout se
(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak
Intransitive
Příklady
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield.
Tváří v tvář ohromné nepřátelské přesile se prapor rozhodl ustoupit z bojiště.
During the battle, the soldiers were instructed to retreat to a more defensible position.
Během bitvy bylo vojákům nařízeno ustoupit na lépe bránitelnou pozici.
02
ustoupit, změnit názor
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
Příklady
He quickly retreated from his position after realizing it was n’t well-received by the team.
Rychle ustoupil ze své pozice poté, co si uvědomil, že tým ji nepřijal dobře.
The company had to retreat on their decision to raise prices, due to customer complaints.
Společnost musela ustoupit od svého rozhodnutí zvýšit ceny kvůli stížnostem zákazníků.
03
ustoupit, stáhnout se
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
Příklady
When the sun blazes, the lizards retreat into the shade.
Když slunce pálí, ještěrky ustupují do stínu.
The hikers retreated to the cave to escape the scorching heat.
Turisté ustoupili do jeskyně, aby unikli spalujícímu vedru.
04
ustoupit, izolovat se
to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for rest, reflection, or escape from stress or conflict
Intransitive: to retreat somewhere
Příklady
After a long week, she decided to retreat to the cabin in the woods for some peace and quiet.
Po dlouhém týdnu se rozhodla ustoupit do chaty v lese pro trochu klidu a ticha.
The artist retreated to a remote studio to focus on his new painting.
Umělec se stáhl do odlehlého studia, aby se mohl soustředit na svůj nový obraz.
Retreat
01
the military withdrawal of troops to a safer or more strategic position, often following defeat or pressure from a stronger enemy
Příklady
The army 's retreat prevented total annihilation.
The commander ordered a retreat to higher ground.
02
the act of withdrawing to a peaceful or private place for rest, meditation, or spiritual renewal
Příklady
She went on a weekend retreat to escape city life.
He took a silent retreat to clear his mind.
03
the act of withdrawing, stepping back, or moving away from danger or difficulty
Příklady
The hikers ' retreat from the storm was timely.
The animal 's retreat into its burrow signaled fear.
04
ústraní, útočiště
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
Příklady
She found solace in her garden retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Našla útěchu ve své zahradní útočišti, daleko od shonu městského života.
The cabin in the woods served as a peaceful retreat for the writer to focus on her novel.
Chata v lese sloužila jako klidné útočiště pro spisovatelku, aby se mohla soustředit na svůj román.
05
(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag
Příklady
The retreat sounded as the sun set behind the camp.
Soldiers stood at attention during retreat.
06
a signal ordering troops to withdraw from a dangerous position
Příklady
The retreat was sounded just before dawn.
Hearing the retreat, the soldiers began to fall back.
07
the act of backing down or reversing a position due to criticism or opposition
Příklady
The company made a retreat after public backlash.
His retreat from the policy angered supporters.
