to retreat
01
撤退, 退却
(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak
Intransitive
例子
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield.
面对压倒性的敌军，该营决定从战场上撤退。
During the battle, the soldiers were instructed to retreat to a more defensible position.
在战斗期间，士兵们被命令撤退到一个更易防守的位置。
02
退缩, 改变主意
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
例子
He quickly retreated from his position after realizing it was n’t well-received by the team.
在意识到团队不接受后，他迅速从自己的立场上撤退了。
The company had to retreat on their decision to raise prices, due to customer complaints.
由于顾客的投诉，该公司不得不撤回提高价格的决定。
03
撤退, 退避
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
例子
When the sun blazes, the lizards retreat into the shade.
当太阳炽热时，蜥蜴会退到阴凉处。
The hikers retreated to the cave to escape the scorching heat.
徒步旅行者撤退到洞穴中以躲避酷热。
04
撤退, 隐居
to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for rest, reflection, or escape from stress or conflict
Intransitive: to retreat somewhere
例子
After a long week, she decided to retreat to the cabin in the woods for some peace and quiet.
经过漫长的一周后，她决定退隐到树林中的小屋，寻求一些平静和安宁。
The artist retreated to a remote studio to focus on his new painting.
这位艺术家退居到一个偏远的工作室，专注于他的新画作。
Retreat
01
the military withdrawal of troops to a safer or more strategic position, often following defeat or pressure from a stronger enemy
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The hikers ' retreat from the storm was timely.
The animal 's retreat into its burrow signaled fear.
04
隐居处, 避难所
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
例子
She found solace in her garden retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
她在花园的静修处找到了慰藉，远离了城市生活的喧嚣。
The cabin in the woods served as a peaceful retreat for the writer to focus on her novel.
森林中的小屋作为作家专注于她小说的一个宁静隐居处。
05
(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The company made a retreat after public backlash.
His retreat from the policy angered supporters.
