retraction
- 英式英标[rɪ\'trækʃən]
- 美式音标[rɪ\'trækʃən]
英文词源
- retraction (n.)
- late 14c., "withdrawal of an opinion," from Latin retractionem (nominative retractio) "a drawing back, hesitation, refusal," noun of action from past participle stem of retractare "revoke, cancel," from re- "back" (see re-) + tractere "draw violently," frequentative of trahere "to draw" (see tract (n.1)). Originally the title of a book by St. Augustine correcting his former writings. Meaning "recantation of opinion with admission of error" is from 1540s.
中文解释
1、re- "back" + tract- + -ion.2、字面意思为：draw (something) back.
实用例句
- 1. He demanded a full retraction of the allegations against him.
- 他要求完全收回针对他的言论。
来自《权威词典》
- 2. The newspaper published a retraction of the erroneous report.
- 那家报纸声明撤回那篇错误的报道.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- 3. Miss Pearce said she expected an unqualified retraction of his comments within twenty four hours.
- 皮尔斯小姐说她希望他在24小时内无条件收回他的评论。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. Retraction will be required and should be as gentle as possible.
- 还需要牵引,要尽可能轻柔.
来自辞典例句
- 5. Daily retraction and cleaning prevents penile adhesions.
- 每天都退上去清洗一次,以防**粘连.
来自辞典例句
