retell
/ˌriːˈtel/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #2150 in the learning path
复述；重新讲述
Definitions
v. to tell a story or describe events again
复述；重新讲述
Example
My grandmother retells her favourite story every winter.
奶奶每年冬天都会再讲一遍她最喜欢的故事。
Asking students to retell a story in their own words can improve comprehension and speaking skills.
让学生用自己的话复述故事，可以提高理解能力和口语技能。
Collocations
- retell a story
- retell events
- retell in your own words
Word family
- retelling (n.)
- tell (v.)
Synonyms
- recount
Usage tip
过去式和过去分词均为retold。
FAQ
- What does retell mean?
- to tell a story or describe events again
- How is retell pronounced?
- UK /ˌriːˈtel/, US /ˌriːˈtel/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
