What does retreat mean?

To move back or away from danger or difficulty. An act of moving back or away from something. A quiet place where people go to rest.

How is retreat pronounced?

UK /rɪˈtriːt/, US /rɪˈtriːt/.

/rɪˈtriːt/

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撤退；退避

v. To move back or away from danger or difficulty.

撤退；退避

n. An act of moving back or away from something.

撤退；退却

n. A quiet place where people go to rest.

静养处；僻静住所

We retreated indoors when the rain began falling heavily.

大雨开始倾盆而下时，我们退回了室内。

As glaciers retreat due to rising temperatures, communities downstream face increasing uncertainty about their future water supplies.

随着气温上升导致冰川退缩，下游社区未来的供水面临越来越大的不确定性。

retreat强调向后撤离；静养处这一名词义也常见。

What does retreat mean?: To move back or away from danger or difficulty. An act of moving back or away from something. A quiet place where people go to rest.
How is retreat pronounced?: UK /rɪˈtriːt/, US /rɪˈtriːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.