What does retire mean?

To stop working permanently, usually because of age. To leave a competition before finishing it.

How is retire pronounced?

UK /rɪˈtaɪə/, US /rɪˈtaɪr/.

/rɪˈtaɪə/ · /rɪˈtaɪr/

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退休；退役

v. To stop working permanently, usually because of age.

退休；退役

v. To leave a competition before finishing it.

退出比赛

My aunt plans to retire and spend more time gardening.

我姑姑打算退休，多花些时间种花种菜。

As life expectancy increases, some governments encourage people to retire later to reduce pressure on pension systems.

随着预期寿命延长，一些政府鼓励人们推迟退休，以减轻养老金制度的压力。

retire是动词；“退休”这一名词用retirement。

What does retire mean?: To stop working permanently, usually because of age. To leave a competition before finishing it.
How is retire pronounced?: UK /rɪˈtaɪə/, US /rɪˈtaɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.