to take back
[phrase form: take]
01
拿回, 归还
to return something to its original location, owner, or starting point
Transitive: to take back sth | to take back sth somewhere
例子
I 'll take back the library books after finishing reading them.
我读完图书馆的书后会还回去。
She is taking back the rental car to the airport tomorrow.
她明天将把租来的车还回机场。
02
拿回, 收回
to regain the possession of a thing or person
Transitive: to take back sth
例子
She took back her stolen wallet from the thief.
她从小偷那里拿回了她被偷的钱包。
They took back the control of the company from the previous management.
他们从之前的管理层收回了公司的控制权。
03
提醒, 带回
to remind someone of the the past
Transitive: to take back sb to a memory
例子
The taste of the dish took her back to her childhood home.
这道菜的味道让她回到了童年的家。
The sight of the ocean took them back to their honeymoon trip.
海洋的景色让他们回想起他们的蜜月旅行。
04
收回, 撤回
to retract a statement, opinion, or promise, especially in an apologetic manner
Transitive: to take back a statement or promise
例子
He took back his harsh words and apologized for his behavior.
他收回了严厉的话，并为自己的行为道歉。
They took back their promise to attend the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
由于 unforeseen circumstances，他们收回了参加活动的承诺。
05
回退, 移动到上一行
to move a text to the previous line or a previous location within printed material for better placement or formatting
Transitive: to take back a text
例子
The editor took back the sentence to improve its flow within the text.
编辑收回了句子以改善其在文本中的流畅度。
She took back the paragraph to adjust the line breaks and make it fit better.
她收回了段落以调整换行符并使其更适合。
06
重新接受, 复合
to restart a relationship with someone after a break
Transitive: to take back an ex-partner
例子
Mark realized his mistake and wanted Katie to take him back as her boyfriend.
马克意识到自己的错误，希望凯蒂能重新接受他做男朋友。
Despite challenges, the team decided to take back their former coach, trusting in his ability to lead them to victory.
尽管面临挑战，团队还是决定重新接纳他们的前教练，相信他有能力带领他们走向胜利。
07
退回, 退还
to return a previously bought item to a seller in order to receive a refund
Transitive: to take back a purchased item
例子
She had to take back the dress because it did n't fit properly.
她不得不退回那条裙子，因为它不合身。
The customer decided to take back the electronic device due to a malfunction.
由于故障，顾客决定退回电子设备。
