to retreat
01
撤退する, 退却する
(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak
Intransitive
例
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield.
圧倒的な敵軍に直面し、大隊は戦場から撤退することを決めた。
During the battle, the soldiers were instructed to retreat to a more defensible position.
戦闘中、兵士たちはより防御可能な位置に撤退するよう指示された。
02
後退する, 意見を変える
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
例
He quickly retreated from his position after realizing it was n’t well-received by the team.
チームに受け入れられていないと気づいた後、彼はすぐに自分の立場から撤退した。
The company had to retreat on their decision to raise prices, due to customer complaints.
顧客の苦情により、同社は価格を引き上げる決定から撤退せざるを得なかった。
03
退く, 引き下がる
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
例
When the sun blazes, the lizards retreat into the shade.
太陽が燃え盛ると、トカゲは日陰に退きます。
The hikers retreated to the cave to escape the scorching heat.
ハイカーたちは灼熱の暑さから逃れるために洞窟に退いた。
04
引きこもる, 隠遁する
to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for rest, reflection, or escape from stress or conflict
Intransitive: to retreat somewhere
例
After a long week, she decided to retreat to the cabin in the woods for some peace and quiet.
長い一週間の後、彼女は森の中の小屋に引きこもることを決め、静けさと平和を求めた。
The artist retreated to a remote studio to focus on his new painting.
そのアーティストは新しい絵画に集中するために遠隔地のスタジオに引きこもった。
Retreat
01
the military withdrawal of troops to a safer or more strategic position, often following defeat or pressure from a stronger enemy
例
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
例
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
例
The hikers ' retreat from the storm was timely.
The animal 's retreat into its burrow signaled fear.
04
隠れ家, 避難所
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
例
She found solace in her garden retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
彼女は都会の喧騒から離れた庭の隠れ家で安らぎを見つけた。
The cabin in the woods served as a peaceful retreat for the writer to focus on her novel.
森の中の小屋は、作家が小説に集中するための静かな隠れ家として機能しました。
05
(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag
例
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
例
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
例
The company made a retreat after public backlash.
His retreat from the policy angered supporters.
